FEB 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL TACO SABROSO INC..
EAT. 83/100
8346 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2016 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
SEP 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD 10LBS OF PORK FOR TACOS @ 113.6*F, 5LBS TRIPE 91.5*F, AND 2 1/2LBS BEEF@ 57.5 ALL SITTING UNDER THE GRILL AT THIS TIME, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. 17 1/2LBS VALUE AT $700.00. WAD DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT COVER DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HAND HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.GIVEN.
AUG 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
NOV 142014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE CEILING AND UNDER THE SINKS IN THE REAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
MAY 62014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK AT ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH A SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS BIG ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER.
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MAR 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR CEILING HAS WATER DAMAGE NEED TO REPAIR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PREMISES HAS A PROPANE HEATER IN FRONT WAITING AREA NEED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
APR 262012FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2012
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE A LOGBOOK.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
MUST PROVIDE METAL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BATHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OPEN DRAIN SITE MUST BE COVERED.
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