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TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO. (AKA: TACOS Y TAMALES EL POLLO) 4014 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
October 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2663700
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING TAMALES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA, ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA, ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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