Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516740
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516567
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING ON TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. PREMISES HAD THEIR TRUCK REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND CLEANED WITH BLEACH AND WATER AT THIS TIME.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: VIOLATION MOVED TO VIOLATION 14, CDI SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 14.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK ETC.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT COOLER, AND REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIMITED LIGHTS THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516552
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER @ AIR TEMPERATURE 50.3*F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ONLY UNCUT VEGETABLES,AND FRUIT ONLY NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED. ELECTRICIAN ON PREMISES COOLER NOW 39.9*F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 4LBS PRECOOKED SALSA 49.8*F, 2LBS COOKED PORK, 10LBS CHICKEN COOKED 9/29/2015, 63.3*F, 4LBS CUT TOMATOES 48.7*F, AND 6LBS COOKED TRIPE 66*F.COOKED 9/29/15.26LBS VALUED AT $100.00 WAS DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING ON TO THE GROUND AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL PICK UP OF ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOCK ETC.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT COOLER, AND REAR FREEZER ,NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/ PREP TABLES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIMITED LIGHTS THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516296
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REAR KITCHEN COOLER AT 55.9*F NOT MAINTAINED, MUST MAINTAIN 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRE-COOKED FROM JUN.3/2015 HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.CHICKEN 52.8*F,EGGS 53.6*F,GROUNG BEEF 53.4*F. PEPPERS, ONIONS IN OIL 52.8*F, TOTAL 156LBS VALUE AT $550.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION COOLER TAGGED WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1312-746-4240. TO REMOVE TAG DO NOT USE COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT WALL BEHIND JET SPRAY MACHINES, IN FRONT COOLER ON FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN VERY HOT, REAR VENTILATION NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HALLWAY CLUTTERED WITH POP,OIL BLOCKING THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLACE ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307631
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307618
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND SEAL OUTER OPENING. 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE STOREROOM. ALSO FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. ALSO IN THE PREP AREA THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL THEM. MUST LA
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE REMOVE THE CARD BOARD AND THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT AND DEBRI ON THEM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR HAS A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT. MUST REPAIR THE WALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307328
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307316
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS CITATION GIVER. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. LEGS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307312
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. UNIT IS NOW TAGGED, DO NOT USE THE ICE MACHINE. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX OVER A LETTER STATING THAT FACT. FAX# 312-746 8040. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT 1305308 ON 05/28/2013.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. LEGS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305308
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
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: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. ALL BOTTOM SHELVES, AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, AND PAINT SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAYS, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER REAR COOKING LINE. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING IF WORN, STAINED SURFACES REMAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227269
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
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: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT BUS STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659417
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO RESTAURANT · 5849 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. NEW TOPS NEEDED FOR DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR DIRECT FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60629
262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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