TAQUERIA EL ASADERO #1 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS HOLDING FOODS ONLY LABELED WITH A DATE. ALL FOODS COOKED,PREPARED AND RAW INSIDE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND 2DR REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST LABEL LARGE WHITE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR HAND SINK.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WASTE BASKET LIDS LOCATED INSIDE BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT GARBAGE WASTE BASKET LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYING STATION AREA NEXT TO THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACE AREAS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

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.