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TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1

3253 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640964

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE FLAT-TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS TO COVER FOOD ITEMS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND ANOTHER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE STORED AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, SANTIIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640864

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOUND IINSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN THE REAR: DICED TOMATOES (50.8F), BEEF SAUSAGE (48.9F), BEEF TONGUE (52.F), SHRIMP (50.2F), HOT DOGS (51.1F). FOUND ISDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA: COOKED BEEF (52.1F) AND BEEF TRIPE (51.2F). APPROXIMATELY 22LBS AT $187 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. UNIT WAS TAGGED THE INITAL DAY OF INSPECTION. PLEASE SEE COMMENT SECTION FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE FLAT-TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS TO COVER FOOD ITEMS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND ANOTHER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE STORED AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, SANTIIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624498

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACIITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF STEAK. FOUND COOKED STEAK NOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 71.8F IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTING A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE FOR TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $51 WORTH OR PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND BIG CONTAINERS OF REFRIED BEANS (51.7F) AND SHREDDED CHEESE (55.8F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FOR TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 21LBS AT $87 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH OIL IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GLASS CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF YELLOW WIPING CLOTH. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH THROUGHOUT DISHWAHSING PROCCESS AND PLACE WIPING CLOTH ON TABLE BEHIND WAREWAHSING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT MENTIONED WIPING CLOTH IN THE DIRTY PILE AND TO NEVER WIPE HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH AND REUSE TO WIPE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS IN THE CREVICES ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618339

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZING AGENT USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR. -RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMP. SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SURFACES AND RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE PREP/BASEMENT AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE/FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591280

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591077

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2590705 DATED 3/8/24; 25-3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BY PROVIDING AN ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO ANY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS EGG ITEMS AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU THAT STATES, "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER, CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS" FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS THE EGG ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590705

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PLATING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TOMATOES, CHEESE) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH ANY READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTEAD, THE FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. SPOONS OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER PART IN THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573082

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, AND SHRIMP AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 46F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 40 LBS OF FOOD AT $300 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534276

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED AND THEN PLACED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES BEING USED ON.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE BREAD INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ANY FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON THE DOOR, INSIDE THE DOOR AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE SOME FORM OF PROOF THAT IT IS THERE VIA PICTURE OR SHOWING BY PULLING UNIT OUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER COUNTER UNITS AND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTERS, AS WELL AS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456331

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER; 5 LBS OF PORK AT 88F, 7 LBS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-58F, CHORIZO PORK AT 51F AND DICED TOMATOES AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND OVEN AND ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 51

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

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285470

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH OUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY DATE OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON THE PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALL BEHING THE REFRIED BEANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS AND THE REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150950

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1 · 3253 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PROPERLY CLEAN/SANITIZE AND STORE KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Nearby establishments

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  • INTERNATIONAL BAKERY3251 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • EL CHURRITO ROJAS3251 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MARY'S SMOKE MEATS3251 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THIRTY3 BAR & GRILL3302-3304 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THIRTY3 BAR & GRILL3302-3304 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • NANA / AJO3265-3267 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1893666.

Food Inspections

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