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EL TARASCO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL TARASCO 4358 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
September 19, 2014 Complaint License #2008409
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LOWER OUTER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE OUTER LOWER PANEL AND 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT BAR IN BASEMENT AND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IS IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AT BASEMENT BAR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL IN BASEMENT LEAKING AT HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN URINAL.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL IN BASEMENT LEAKING AT HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN URINAL.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections