TAQUERIA EL SAUZ.
2000 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 212025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SOILED RESIDUES.
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT PREP ALONGSIDE AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP UNDER PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUJCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES
APR 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:RAW EGGS AT 54.3 F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 EGGS, APROXIMATE VALUE OF $10, THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 282023PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASH SIGNAGE IS MISSING AT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS AND IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, SUGAR, DRY PEPPERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED TWO MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 82022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL I OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEANING, CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BOTTOMS OF FRYER) WHERE NEEDED.
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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APR 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEANING, CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BOTTOMS OF FRYER) WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/12/22 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT AL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUST OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 122022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK / JUICING PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED).
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUST OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED THAT WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM MUST HAVE A COVER; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO DINE IN AT LOCATION.
JUN 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,STEAK,CHICKEN,TORTAS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK / JUICING PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38030(C)
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND GRILL TABLES.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON WALK IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.
Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN DRINK/JUICING PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142021FAILED22 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,STEAK,TACOS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK / JUICING PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38030(C)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED AN APPX.50 GALLON POT WITH 30LBS. RAW BEEF IN THE POT WITH WATER THAT WAS FILLED UP FROM AND SITTING ON TOP AT MOP SINK BASIN TO BE COOKED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST USE ONLY POTABLE CLEAN WATER TO PREP FOOD WITH.APPX. 30LBS. $90.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND GRILL TABLES.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON WALK IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.
OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SEVERAL OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK IN DRINK/JUICING PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DUST FROM WINDOW LEDGES, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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