El Taco Sabroso #1 Inc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1" gap under front glass entrance door about 1/2" gap under the second whote entrance door and about 1/4" gap under the clear glass door leading to the front service area. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear storage area with a build up of dirt and small debris under the shelving as well as under the three compartment sink area. Instructed to clean areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall tile on the right side of the toilet room in the rear loose and some broken from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of making the area easy to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on exterior top of grease interceptor. Instd to remove rust and maintain. Paper lining surrounding steam table. Instd to remove paper lining so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table and cutting boards throughout facility. Instructed to place wipe cloths in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service bags being reused to store raw meats in the deep freezer. Instructed to use food grade bags to store raw meats.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris on the floors throuhout the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry ingredients not labeled. Instructed to label containers of dry goods and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing on right side of handwash sink (cooling food immediately adajacent to). Instd to provide splashguard and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Plastic cup stored in cornmeal. Instd to use proper dispensing utensil with handle above food.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items must be properly labeled with product name. Correct and maintain at all times.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room trash can in need of lid at all times. Correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and lids stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2268332 on 2-21-19:58-observed no proof of allergen training certification from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers that have a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large size hole in the wall behind the cold holding unit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front condiment cooler cutting board stained and pitted, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear and front cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 1/12/17 report 1981369 not corrected. 32 cutting board at prep line/cooler pitted, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace and maintain cutting boards. 38 stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stopperes. 40 missing metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Instd to provide. Violation 7-42-090 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in cooler not properly labeled or dated. Instd to do so.

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

Inspector’s note: Conde.nsor line leaking in prep cooler causing water accumulation on bottom. Instd to repair same. Cutting board at prep line/cooler pitted, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace and maintain cutting boards.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stopperes.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Instd to provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirement not met. No records, logs in place. Instd to meet requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets torn and with food debris on the front 2 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on the wall near the hood above the grill. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirement. Instructed to come into compliance with the food handler requirement.