EL PAISANO TACO'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, IN POOR REPAIR, TEMPS READING 50'F-62'F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USED, AND HAVE REPAIRED, COOLER TEMPS MUST READ 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH, FOR TAG REMOVAL, FAX NUMBER 312 746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED BEANS, READING 60.1, 10LBS, COOKED PORK, 59.1'F, 20LBS, SOUR CREAM, 60.2, 20LBS, SOUP, 60.0'F, 10LBS, MENUDO, 60.0'F, 10LBS, SAUCE, 60.1, 10LBS, COOKED CHICKEN 60.'F, 10LBS, AND RICE, 59.9'F, 20LBS, ALL DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF ABOUT $600.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL REAR PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

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.