Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA EL PLAN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646112
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL PLAN · 2532 W 51ST ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER OF BASE OF WESTSIDE EXIT DOOR, IN ROOM WITH POOL TABLE. OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND REAR DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456432
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL PLAN · 2532 W 51ST ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312900
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL PLAN · 2532 W 51ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND A KIT, BUT THERE IS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED, AND COOKED FOOD SALSA, PORK, CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEMS TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING ON THE FRONT BAR TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE TABLE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304824
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL PLAN · 2532 W 51ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED , AND COOKED FOOD SALSA, PORK, CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEMS TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING ON THE FRONT BAR TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE TABLE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH OUT COVERS FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED LADY FOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170109
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL PLAN · 2532 W 51ST 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: OBSERVED PRECOOKER FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BAR COLD PLATE/ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED CUSTOMER'S ICE CAN NOT BE USED FROM COLD PLATE. NEED TO PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER OF ICE FOR CUSTOMERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN IN KTICHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL OF SECOND STALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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