EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT.

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT WINDOW VENTILATION IN PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385259 4/17/14 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED.#18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,UNDER SEVERAL FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS ,ON WOOD LEDGES OF FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN TOOL STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND ANOTHER STORAGE SHELF,IN OPENING IN WALLS...2-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DAMAGED WALL OPENING IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/14.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1321431 1/18/13 #38- MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEATS ARE CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS MUST SEAL DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & NEAR ICE MACHINE.

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S.

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,IN A BOX OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER,TOOL STORAGE,PALLETS OF PAPER GOODS,ON UNSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES,ON LEDGES OF FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNUSED COMPRESSOR MOTOR,ON & IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR GREASETRAP.ALSO 1ST FL.SIDE DOOR & BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/17/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES PILED UP ON TOP OF JUNK TRUCK & CAR,SEVERAL UNUSED 2- DOOR COOLERS,SEVERAL PREP COOLERS,TOOLS,MOTORS,BIKES,JUNK CARS & TRUCKS NOT WORKING,ETC.POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1321431 1/18/13 #38-MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MUST NOT USE CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLES THROUGHOUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LID OF OCHATA MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBI & GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & DINING AREA & BASEMENT TOILETROOM.

MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALLBASES & WALLTILES IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE

MUST REPAINT/RESEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES IN STORAGE AREAS, AND IN COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, NEXT TO PREP TABLE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINER FOR STORING FOOD, MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP AT REAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE HANDLE FOR REACH-IN COOLER

MUST CLEAN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT DINING AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING CONTAINERS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT AREAS

MUST CLEAN FAN ATTACHED TO WALL FRONT PREP AREA, SOME AREAS OF WALL NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAINTED, AND MUST PROVIDE A DROP CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE MEAT IS CUT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER FRONT COOKING AREA

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT AND A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, WHERE MEAT IS CUT

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

Violation #40 now corrected.

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Food inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Interior ice machine panel, can opener, storage shelves and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

Drainline under three compartment sink right side leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Walk-in cooler condensation line not properly draining. Instructed to have condensation line connected to drain.

Thermometer not visible or provided in several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED TO STORE FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LID.-----INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (BOTH) IN FRONT PREP AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION).

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.----- NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN), FOOD STAIN AT CEILING TILE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS (CLEAN AND MAINTAIN) ON WALLS, DOOR FRAMES AND CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REAR COOKING AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMP. SINK. NOTED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK OR REMOVE THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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. NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLER, FRYER, FREEZER ETC.) STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND REORGANIZE USABLE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.