PASS
Risk 1 (High)
EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 9, 2013
Complaint
License #1964481
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER UNITS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DOOR AND WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE WHERE RUSTY, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES WHERE BULK CONTAINERS STORED.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER SHELF.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER SHELF.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection