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EL TACO FELIZ, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL TACO FELIZ, INC. (AKA: EL TACO FELIZ) 5439 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
March 28, 2017 Canvass License #2433076
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ONE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

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