El Taco Feliz

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proof with a gap at the side of the door (about 1/2'). Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair resrtaint at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear hair retraints to prevent contamination of food and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floors underneath all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors underneath all cooking equipment and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items stored in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Reglue the baseboard along the wall between the prep cooler and deep fryer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the grill.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handle on refrigerator located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain in good repair.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 1 door (white) refrigerator next to stove in prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, coolers, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 3 door reach in cooler with heavy dust build-up. Must detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean remove dust build -up on the ceiling ventilation cover of the washroom and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert kitchen spoons,forks that are stored on shelf above the 3 compartment sink and to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found torn door gasket inside of the refrigerator behind front counter. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and remove unnecessary articles in rear storage room and unused equipment (broken unused grill)to prevent pest harborage and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dirty floors in rear storage room.must clean floors in detail and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove grease build-up and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove aluminum foil on top of grease box underneath 3 compartment.-------- must use grocery bags for food storage inside freezer. Must use food grade bags.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to reseal unsealed floor baseboard around dining area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint walls above washroom door/behind heater.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage room and in rear outside area. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.---------cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012. One certificate posted on the wall but the said person is not on site. Instructed to enroll in sanitation class and be certified under city of chicago.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 3 door reach in cooler with dust accumulated. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee preparing and cooking food not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificate available at this time. Must provide.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found several items (beef, pork, etc) without date. Instructed must properly label prepped potentially hazardous foods (held for more than 24 hrs) with name and date. Must maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood shelving in outside/rear storage room. Instructed must paint or stain wooden shelving so that it is sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found excessive grease build up in lower interior of fryer. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers in the box freezer. Foods must be stored in food grade bags or washable containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior small freezer with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under the box freezer with some debris. Must clean and maintain.