Tacos El File
1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2011-02-08
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2011-02-08)
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2011)
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
⚠ Plumbing & Waste issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste critical 1×
Inspection History
2011-02-08 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TURN ON THE DISLAY FREEZER SO THE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CHECKED.
critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAINS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL THE RUSTY SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO THE FRYER.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and repair the walls, baseboards and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Replace the missing ceiling above the prep area shelf behind the hood.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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