DEC 21
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUPER TAQUERIA EL TACONAZO EL TIO.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
3529 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 21, 2021 · passed
4 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE MICROWAVE NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 42021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 252021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO STORED FOODS.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST KEEP CLEANING CLOTHS CLEAN AND SUBMERGED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JAN 42019FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF DEMONSTRATION."PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 162017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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).
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 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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