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EL TACONAZO JR.

4256 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL TACONAZO JR. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643610

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN WITH HANDLE DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303595

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER ARE LOCATED. THERE IS A PREP TABLE IN THIS AREA WHERE THE PASTOR PORK IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE AND PREPARE ALL FOOD IN THE PREP AREAS THAT HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303259

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF CROSS CONTAMINATED BY RAW BREADED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. THE RAW BEEF WAS STORED UNDERNEATH THE RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP COOLER. THE CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF HAD SMALL PIECES OF BREADCRUMBS IN THE CONTAINER FROM THE BREADED CHICKEN THAT WAS STORED ABOVE IT ON A PLATE WHICH ALLOWED THE FOOD TO OVERLAP OVER THE SIDES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF BEEF WORTH $15. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING THAWED IN SEPARATE BUCKETS OF STANDING WATER STORED IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. OBSERVED BOWLS STORED AS A SCOOP INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP OUT FOOD SO THAT THE FOOD IS NOT CONTAMINATED BY HAND CONTACT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON THE GROUND AND ON THE WALLS OF THE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE STORED ON THE GROUND BETWEEN THE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285904

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285448

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR MENU BOARDS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FISH AND MEAT AND COOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #49 AND #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229383 ON 10/4/18: 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE SHELF THAT IS NEXT TO THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 58 - PA 100-0367: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229383

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON 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): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A VERY SMALL SPLASH GUARD THAT DOES NOT PROTECT THE FOOD ON THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD THAT ADEQUATELY PROTECTS FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A): MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE SHELF THAT IS NEXT TO THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(C): OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SITE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.110: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND WAS DRIPPING OFF THE BOX INTO A PUDDLE OF GREASE ON THE GROUND. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DETAIL CLEANING THE GREASE BOX AND AREA AROUND THE GREASE BOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-203.13: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING PEELING OFF OR MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND THE KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144489

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SUCH AS 25 LBS IF COOKED BEEF AT 83.8F AND 20 LBS OF COOKED CORN RICE AT 97.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD AND STATED TOTAL COST OF FOOD IS $150.00. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN COOKED FOODS RAPIDLY FROM 140F TO 40 F WITHIN 6 HOURS AND MAINTAIN IN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW OR HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SHELF ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS FROM COOLERS LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND BROKEN THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS/CLOTHS ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING TOWEL/CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989571

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON 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: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DRY FOOD STORAGE,POP/SALSA COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOORTILES AND CONCRETE IN PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN DINING AREA NEAR WINDOW,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT PREP TABLE AND COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN MOPSINK AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950767

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON 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: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT 2 DOOR EGG COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN FRONT MENS RESTROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516752

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1464739 DATE 2/4/2015. CORRECT BY DATE 5/4/2015. VIOLATION # 45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK MASA (PURCHASED FROM EL POPO 1854 W 21ST ST 60608. PHONE 312-421-6143), IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE APPROVED BAGGIE/ZIP-LOC. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, #10 CAN OPENER, CHEESE SLICER, AND CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT PREP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT REAR, AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ALSO IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT AND REPLACE TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464739

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON 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: FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385607

Location recorded for this inspection · EL TACONAZO JR. · 4256 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 9/14/14 IN 2- DOOR & 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN LARGE PLASTIC BUCKETS SUCH AS FISH SOUP 49.8F,BEANS 62.6F,RICE 46.2F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.APPX.28LBS.$36.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY WITH INFO GIVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR MOPSINK,TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING ,MEN'S AND PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE COMPRESSOR UNIT EQUIPMENT FROM DINING AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

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