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TAQUERIA EL SAUZ Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA EL SAUZ 2000 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
June 8, 2022 Short Form Complaint License #2753851
3
Total Violations
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #40
CORRECTED MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL I OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEANING, CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BOTTOMS OF FRYER) WHERE NEEDED.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEANING, CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BOTTOMS OF FRYER) WHERE NEEDED.
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.

Health Department Information

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