TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING 100F AND THE BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F DURING THE INSPECTION, ALL SINKS WERE ONLY REACHING 85F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE MAINTAINING 100F AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINING 110F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). - COS

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT ON A WOODEN PALLET BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN PALLET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.