Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EL CID TACOS #2 on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627246
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink in bar area, a rack of clean glasses placed over sink. Instructed to keep hand wash accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on test strips. machine being used during inspection, Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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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
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605764
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEIND HANDLED AND PREPARED (STEAK, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED BY FOOD PREP TABLE AND WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OBSTRUCTING REAR PREAP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS OBSTRUCTING HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-380-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA (NEAR ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREP SURFACES OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWER AND SHELF IN 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SEVERELY CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAWER AND SHELF AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BOTH BASINS OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON BASIN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF RUST AND CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573535
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562761
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562328
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE WASHROOM SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538081
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312602
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312465
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIIONS FROM REPORT#2312003 ON 09/10/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 65 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR, HOT WATER TANK AREA, CHEST FREEZER, AND ON WALL LEDGES NEAR METERS AND OTHER ITEMS. ALSO UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND WINDOW LEDGE AND ON FIRST STEP LEADING TO THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/19. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312003
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (MASK & SANITIZING SOLUTION)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BROWNISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR,ON BRICKS UNDER MOTOR,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,DISH RACKS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN REAR OUTSIDE BAR AREA FOR LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1ST FL. FRONT BAR AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT.HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE REAR DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243672 12/18/18 NOT CORRECTED.#58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243672
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTY MARKED. MUST LABEL AND MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THAT DISH MACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORED AND HAS A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THAT THE FLOORS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243331
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH AGREEMENT OR HEALTH POLICY.MUST BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE WRITEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING VOMTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PROCEDURES MUST BE PROVIDED AND PRESENTED FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED , TIME FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING DISHES.ADVIZED MAAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTNMENT SINK INSTEAD .PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATIN ISSUED 7-38-025
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THAT DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD PRODUCT IS DONE BUT NOT IN CONSITENT MANER.MUST PROVIDE UNIQUE DATE MARKING WITH CLEARLY RECOGNIZIBLE USE BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005. NO CITATION ISSUED.GRANTED GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RICE AND BEANS ARE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERTLY MARKED.MUST LABEL AND MARK COTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT DISHMACHINE WASH RACKS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE IS DISCOLORATED AND HAVE PRESENTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM-FURNANCE ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY. MUST REPEARED, CLEANED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ONE PRESENT HAVE REQUIRED FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLITE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR REVIEW.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015452
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CID TACOS #2 · 2645 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed. shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in bar area shall be repaired/sealed.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/ not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area behind coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in bsmt storage area had hole/ gap shall be repaired/sealed.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage room shall be provided.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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