El Nuevo Taconazo#2
Mostly clean — 1 of 6 passed, one prior failure
2025-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOOD (MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 75.7F IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS WITH NO COVER/LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DISH WASH AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN MEN'S PUBLIC WASHROOM AND DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN THE REAR OF FACILITY BETWEEN THE DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2024-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.9F, COOKED PORK AT 49.1F, COOKED BEEF 48.4F, COOKED CHICKEN 50.4F, COOKED BEANS 50.2F, AND SALSA AT 48.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATU...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED AL...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED PACKAGE OF RAW PORK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING APPROVED METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (FLOUR) IN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS FROM CONTACT WITH FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE FROM BETWEEN WALL, PLACE ON CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC SHEET COVERING HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED FOOD CONTAINER COVERINGS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVES IN LARGE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES WITH SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY, NOT IN-USE ITEMS IN REAR FIRE EXIT NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 51.2F, 2LBS OF RICE AT 50.5F AND 3LBS OF SLICED LETTUCE AT 53.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $30. ALL COLD T...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOUTION BETWEEN USES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PLUMBER REPAIRED DRAIN D...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AR...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2022-07-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL BOWL USED IN LARGE CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2022-06-28 Fail Complaint 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT TOMATOES 50F (2LBS, $5), SHREDDED LETTUCE 51.6F (2LBS, $5), CHEESE 49.8F (3LBS, $5), CHORIZO 49.8F (2LBS, $5), MILK 50.9F (1LB, $1), SLICED MELON 49...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE MISSING FROM ALL MENUS WHERE TCS FOODS ARE AVAILABLE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL BOWL USED IN LARGE CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED MULTI-USE KNIVES/FORKS/SPOONS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2547193 ON 1-31-22: 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM (LARGE)WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 51- MUST REPAIR OR REPLAC...
2022-01-31 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED BEANS DATED 1/30/22 RANGING FROM 45.1F-47.1F AND 60LBS. COOKED MENUDO DATED 1/30/22 @55.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41....
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM (LARGE)WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WORN DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN SMALL WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,DAMAGED TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(WARNING)
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