EL TACONCITO.

Chicago Health Dept

10536 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2017.

Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2- LBS OF COOKED SPANISH RICE AT 114.8F,3-LBS COOKED BEANS AT 121.0F ON THE STEAMTABLE. ALSO APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED BEEF TRIPE IN COOLER AT 53.1F, 1-LB COOKED STEAK AT 46.1F,4-LBS OF COOKED BEANS IN REAR COOLER AT 49.0F,COOKED PORK SKINS WITH GRAVY IN COOLER AT 45.9F. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $120.00,CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(,BEANS, RICE,STEAK TACOS),OR NO VALID PROOF OF PAYMENT OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

APR 5

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVER THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER STAIN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREMISES IS MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

DEC 2

2015

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COO0KING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE STOCK"6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA

FEB 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,TOUNGE, AND BEANS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OF MEAT SPILLS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED DEEP FRYER NEAR THE WASHROOM AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

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AUG 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD HELD OVER 24HRS., NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE,TIME,AND TEMPERATURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN FOOD DE BRIE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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