PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 30, 2021
License
License #2809108
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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