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EL NUEVO TACONAZO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL NUEVO TACONAZO 2350 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
February 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2437850
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE'S PANEL, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAX PAPER BARRIER BETWEEN THE TORTILLA CHIPS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWLS TO PROTECT FOODS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR NOT STACK BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAX PAPER BARRIER BETWEEN THE TORTILLA CHIPS AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWLS TO PROTECT FOODS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR NOT STACK BOWLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

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