EL PAISANO TACO'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 HAS RUST ON COVER OF FREEZER MUST REPAIR ALSO MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNIT AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES; CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE, SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,REAR OF PREMISES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SOME FLOOR TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR OF PREMISES

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE AND NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN SAME AREA

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.