Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Taqueria El Jardin on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632142
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED RUSTS ON SOME WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567156
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566957
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
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: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.2F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 49F, CHEESE AT 48.9F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.9F, EGGS AT 56F, AND CHORIZO AT 53.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CONDIMENT PREP COOLER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512352
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
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: FOUND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512251
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1459578 DATED 5-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND MAINTAINING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459578
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON ST
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: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277887
Location recorded for this inspection · Taqueria El Jardin · 1303 W HURON 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood, fliters, cooking equipment, prep table, storage shelves, utensils, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile. Floor along wallbase, behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile not maintained in dining area. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Utility sink not intalled on premises. Instructed to install utility.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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