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2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Prepared Food Vendor
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL BUEN TACOS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WITH A LID ON GARBAGE ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AT THE OF THE INSPECTION SAID UNIT WAS AT 60F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND A CEILING FAN SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING FAN SCREEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOODEN DOOR FRAME ON SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: VEHICLE MUST HAVE CORRECT LICENSE NUMBER ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST TWO INCHES HIGH.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
Local context · Chicago
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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