FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EL TACONZAZO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 12, 2020
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License #2059601
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO, HANDWASH SINK BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK, HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE (NOT BLOCKED) AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection