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EL BUENO TACOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile prepared food vendor

EL BUENO TACOS (AKA: EL BUEN TACOS) 2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608 Mobile Prepared Food Vendor
October 12, 2022 License License #2536224
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AT THE OF THE INSPECTION SAID UNIT WAS AT 60F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND A CEILING FAN SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING FAN SCREEN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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