EL TACONZAZO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS. INSTALL SP ASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FRONT ADJACENT FRILL AND FRYER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR REGISTER. REPAIR BROKEN TILE AND RESTORE TILE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ONLY USE NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NOT IS DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.

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.