FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EL TACONAZO EXPRESS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 7, 2023
Complaint
License #2757771
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IN MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #44
CORRECTED
MINOR
Violation Details
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERTED ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.ICE SCOOP CLEAN, SANITIZED AND STORED INVERTED IN CONTAINER ON EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Specific Requirements
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.114
Violation #44
CORRECTED
MINOR
Violation Details
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERTED ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.ICE SCOOP CLEAN, SANITIZED AND STORED INVERTED IN CONTAINER ON EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Specific Requirements
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.114
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection