Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio

Chicago Health Dept

3529 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

9 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2021.

Last inspected Dec 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2021

Inspection history

DEC 21

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS NEAR TORTILLA CHIP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATINO OF CHIPS FROM HANDWASHING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE MICROWAVE NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 4

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

FEB 25

2021

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369760 DATED ON 04/27/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,#55 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND #56 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MENUDO AT 52.0F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND GREEN SALSA AT 76.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

AUG 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER 1.5LBS. COOKED POTATO & BEEF 50.0F,2LBS. COOKED PEPPERS 45.7F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEEF 44.1F,1.5LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 47.3F,1 LB. COOKED BEEF 50.0F,19LBS. COOKED STEAK 46.4F-52.5F,2LBS. RAW BEEF 61.5LBS.1LB. COOKED PORK SKIN 49.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 29.5LBS. $200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO STORED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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JAN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ,DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REPACKAGED CAKES STORED FOR SALE IN 3 DOOR GLASS COOLER WITH OUT LABELS.MUST BE LABELED WITH PROPER INFORMATION

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST KEEP CLEANING CLOTHS CLEAN AND SUBMERGED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER ARE BROKEN , MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JAN 4

2019

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF DEMONSTRATION."PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE SLICING LIMES AND THEN PICKING UP GRASP WITH BARE HAND AND PUTTING IN TO PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS. MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD.PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $ 1.00 .PRIORITY VIOLATION.7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES AND KNIFES , ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAPY WATER AND BRUSHES INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ARTICLES FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP IT ACCESSIBLE ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ,DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED REPACKAGED CAKES STORED FOR SALE IN 3 DOOR GLASS COOLER WITH OUT LABELS.MUST BE LABELED WITH PROPER INFORMATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE DOOR IS MISSING AND FACILITY USES PLASTIC BAG FOR COVER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER ARE BROKEN , MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3-5 INCH OPENING ON DAMAGED CRACKED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAY 16

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen prep area that were damaged, broken, missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under 3 compartment sink, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MAY 3

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT BASE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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