JAN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL ORIGINAL CHAVAS TACOS, INC.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
4316 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 30, 2020 · passed with conditions
10 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAY/STRAW ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Observed ladies restroom out of order, toilet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain same.
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 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 14
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR 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
OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
JUL 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO
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 62015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 242014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM CEILING VENTS.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL.
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 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
NOV 22012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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.
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