EL TACONAZO JR. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 9/14/14 IN 2- DOOR & 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LARGE PLASTIC BUCKETS SUCH AS FISH SOUP 49.8F,BEANS 62.6F,RICE 46.2F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.APPX.28LBS.$36.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY WITH INFO GIVEN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR MOPSINK,TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING ,MEN'S AND PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR MOPSINK,TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING ,MEN'S AND PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP 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.