EL ORIGINAL CHAVAS TACOS, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4316 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HAY/STRAW ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

FEB 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed prep date on prepped, TCS foods in coolers. Instructed must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date when held for more than 24 hours. Observed prepackaged deserts in front cooler. Instructed must properly label all prepackaged items with business name, address, list of ingredients, allergens, and date. Priority foundation violation.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed ladies restroom out of order, toilet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

DEC 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF TV.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER NEXT TO ICE BATH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

JUL 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS, TORTILLAS, MASA AND SOPES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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JUL 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND STEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: RED AND GREEN SALSAS AT 44-45.4F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER: STEAK AT 52.7F, CHICKEN AT 45.4F, CHORIZO AT 46.2F, CHEESE AT 50F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 55# OF FOOD WORTH $134. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS, TORTILLAS, MASA AND SOPES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MAR 16

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MAR 6

2015

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED PLATE OF COOKED CACTUS ON COUNTERTOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 109.1F, PLATE OF COOKED CHILE RELLENOS AT 111.9F, AND LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE RODENT PROOF AND TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

NOV 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED VARIOUS LIQUIDS AND SAUCES USED FOR COOKING IN NEED OF LABELS. LABEL ALL COOKING OILS AND SAUCES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFIGERATOR NEAR ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST. REPLACE OF RESTORE RACKS TO A RUST FREE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED KNIVES WEDGED INBETWEEN 2 PREP TABLES. DO NOT STORE KIVES INBETWEEN TABLES. AREA IS UNCLEAN AND CONTAMINATING KNIVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REEFIRGERATOR.

FEB 24

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, AND KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM CEILING VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REATTACH LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA AND REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELF WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPERATELY.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: BASE OF FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 9

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

NOV 2

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK '6' OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR 3 DOOR REACH -IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUL 11

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE VENT IN THR WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

DEC 21

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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