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EL TARASCO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL TARASCO 4358 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
May 30, 2018 Canvass License #2008409
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVY BLACK STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST 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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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