EL TACONZAZO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE AROUND GARBAGE AREA. GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1459248 DATED 4/29/14 #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO ADJACENT GRILL AND FRYER. #32 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND BROKEN TILE ON COUNTER NEXT TO REGISTER. #40 OBSERVED BORKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.

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 PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.

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.