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EL NUEVO TACONAZO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL NUEVO TACONAZO 2350 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
December 6, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2437850
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC AND SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND ADJACENT PREP AREA & MOPSINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH STORAGE AREA AND MOPSINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND ADJACENT PREP AREA & MOPSINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH STORAGE AREA AND MOPSINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections