FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EL PAISANO TACOS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 23, 2018
Complaint
License #2501058
2
Total Violations
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSREVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLED AND DRIPPING ON THE LID AND SPLASHED ON THE WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Violation #19
MAJOR
Violation Details
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSREVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLED AND DRIPPING ON THE LID AND SPLASHED ON THE WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Food Code Requirement
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Specific Requirements
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111, 5-502.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection