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EL NUEVO TACONAZO

2350 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645167

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GLUE BOARDS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: DISPLAY CASE FOR CHIPS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL UTENSILS AFTER MANUAL WASHING MUST AIR DRY IN AN APPROVED DRYING RACK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCETS ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CORRECTING SMOKE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345409

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR, AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304283

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PRESON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PORK 156*F, BEEF 149*F RICE 148*F, REFRIED BEANS 158*F., AND RAW FISH CEVICHE 38*F PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH CEVICHE WITH OUT INVOICE FROM THE FISH PROVIDER, NO FREEZING-PARASITE DESTRUCTION INFORMATION NEEDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD (SALSA, CHICKEN,PORK, REFRIED BEANS,ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND WITH ONLY PREPARED DATE MISING THE DATE MARKING DATE. TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT 41*F OR BELOW, INSTRUCTED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NODISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU BY USING MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW THERMOMETER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME, IE. SUGAR, BEANS, ETC.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE IN BOTH PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BULK CONRAINERS WITH BROKEN LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/REMOVE THE RUST OR PROVIDE NEW CAN OPENER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING HOOD, AND THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ANS WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SIDE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294096

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS PROCEDURES FORRESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT IS MISSING EQUIPMENT AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD ( SALSA, CHICKEN, PORK, REFRIED BEANS, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND WITH ONLY PREPARED DATE, MISSING THE DATE MARKING DATE. TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT 41*F OR BELOW, INSTRUCTED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED, INSTRUCTED TO LABLE THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME, IE. SUGAR, BEANS, ETC.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE STORAGE SHELVES IN SIDE PREP AREA, ALSO CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A KNIFE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES AND FROM THE SIDE TABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LIDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/REMOVE THE RUST OR PROVIDE NEW CAN OPENER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN PREP AREA CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING HOOD, AND THE FLAT GRIL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SIDE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2229610 DATE 10/12/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 1/9/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229610

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17(A) CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD UP WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 58

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229439

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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 POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17(A) CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD UP WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 58

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159950

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED AROUND CONTAINER TOP. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND FRONT GRILL AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DISH STORAGE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116751

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC AND SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND ADJACENT PREP AREA & MOPSINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH STORAGE AREA AND MOPSINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD

  • 45

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116394

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE CELL PHONE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON ,HE GOT OFF THE PHONE AND WIPED HIS GLOVES WITH A SOILED TOWEL AND THEN HANDLED BREAD,HE REMOVED GLOVES AND HE HANDLED READY TO EAT SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACED ON TOP OF COOKED BEANS ON PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROVIDE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MAIN KITCHEN AND AT REAR ADJACENT PREP AREA WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING GLOVED HANDS AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.TOWEL WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BRICK IN BETWEEN BRICK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 5- LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DIRTY DISHES.ALSO,FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM.FLY STRIPS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.REMOVE FLY STRIPS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER LID MISSING AND GREASE ENCRUSTED AROUND CONTAINER TOP AND DAMAGED LID ON 1 OF 3 DUMPSTER AND LIDS WIDE OPEN ON ALL AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR LIDS ON GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE TRASH AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1982374 1/31/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 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.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC AND SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS,FOIL FROM UPPER SHELF IN BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,,MICROWAVE,BOTH WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND ADJACENT PREP AREA & MOPSINK AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA AREA,.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH STORAGE AREA AND MOPSINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB IN WALK IN COOLER (COOKED FOODS).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA COOLER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982374

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960224

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948486

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, AND IN COOKING AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER COOKING SIDE STORAGE DISH AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER COOKING SIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR SIDE PREP/STORAGE. IN MENS ROOM NEED TO REPLACE GRAFFITI CEILING TILES/ CLEAN GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/RECAULK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPALTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME, WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947143

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO TACONAZO · 2350 W CERMAK RD

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: OBSERVED 50 SMALL FLIES AND 10 LARGE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY; 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, 20 SMALL FLIES AROUND THE MOP SINK, 10 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BOTH REAR DOORS OPEN WITH SCREEN DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING FOR DOOR SIZE. OBSERVED A 6 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MAIN REAR DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL SCREEN DOORS ARE INSTALLED THAT ARE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED EXCESSIVE GREASE (WITH FLIES FEEDING ON SAID GREASE) ON THE OPENING OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, AND IN COOKING AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD UNDER COOKING SIDE STORAGE DISH AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER COOKING SIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPALTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR SIDE PREP/STORAGE. IN MENS ROOM NEED TO REPLACE GRAFFITI CEILING TILES/ CLEAN GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/RECAULK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME, WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

Local context · Chicago

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