EL TARASCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT BANQUET AREA HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER KNOB BROKEN OFF UNABLE TO TURN WATER ON AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNIT,CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE,DEEPFRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST ABOVE PREP TABLES

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: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR PREP TABLES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO WALL NEAR PREP TABLE HAS PAINT PEELING AND NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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.