TAQUERIA EL DORADO #2.
3209 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS-RICE AT 144.9F,REFRIED BEANS AT 145.2F .INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS STATED BY PIC."This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days”. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,BEANS,SALSAS,CHILE RELLENOS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PREMISES HAS BREAKFAST MENU ITEMS(EGGS) MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PIC/COOK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR STAND-UP 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND TO MAINTAIN.
WASH ROOMS DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelvings and replace broken floor tiles near the exit door.Also,detail clean walls above the dish washing 3 compartment sink area to remove food splashed debris and to maintain.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SERVICE MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
APR 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING AT CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES WITH UNUSED PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OCT 62016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES WITH UNUSED PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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MAY 32016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no exposed handsink convenient or easily accessible to the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed facility to install and maintain with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed the exposed handsink without soap and paper towels. Instructed facility to install and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed the front prep area to have a large entry way (larger than a normal doorway) that leads to and from prep area to dining room without any door or barrier. Instructed facility to provide and maintain a barrier or gate or other form of adequate protection to help protect from possible contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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