DEC 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL TACO NACO.
EAT. 91/100
2640 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2014 · passed
5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils and exhaust not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in rear storage room. Instructed to replace missing floor tile. Floor in basement along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and rear storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JAN 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 72011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR AREA ABOVE FRYERS, OR REMOVE FRYERS FROM PREMISES
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NOV 172010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR HANDWASHING AT DISHROOM.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISHROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM,FOOD PREP NOT SHIELDED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUJST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MOP SINK,BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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