EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537416 ON 4-28-15 29:32-RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LOOSE GASKETS AT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE MUST BE REPLACED. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. 36-SOME LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING. 41-DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN STAFF WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. REPAIR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN JUICE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE BOWLS, PLATES, CUPS, ETC AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE BOWLS, PLATES, CUPS, ETC AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.