⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EL PAISANO TACO'S

2429 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 30466

17
Total Inspections
12
Passed
4
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2016 Inspection

May 25, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL FLAN CAKE STORED IN CONTAINER FOR SALE AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2016 Inspection

May 18, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2015 Inspection

November 16, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2015 Inspection

August 31, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2014 Inspection

September 5, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1494053 ON 8-26-14. 18-EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVIT...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2014 Inspection

August 26, 2014• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED OVER UNCOVERED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA IN PREP COOLER. SEVERAL FOOD IT...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2014 Inspection

March 28, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG WALL A...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2013 Inspection

October 31, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER,COVER IS IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY ALSO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2013 Inspection

September 16, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER,COVER IS IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY ALSO ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2012 Inspection

January 26, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2011 Inspection

August 22, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2011 Inspection

August 8, 2011• Tag Removal• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 2, 2011 Inspection

August 2, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2011 Inspection

March 11, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 13, 2010 Inspection

July 13, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD ...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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