Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639044
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND BREAD NOT COVERED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COAT STORED BETWEEN SLICER AND GRINDER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS 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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637840
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED BEANS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637477
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEMENT STAIRWAY. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED BEANS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629785 ON 1-15-26:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.49-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629785
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629418
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF ORANGE JUICE ON PREP TABLE NEAR CILANTRO IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, ON WASHCLOTHS, IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616055
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEWTEEN COOLING UNITS AND GRILL WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615171
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEWTEEN COOLING UNITS AND GRILL WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589775
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FRONT PREP AREA COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDSWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR FACILITY SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS(CRATES), CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589494
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FRONT PREP AREA COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED, SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK, CRAWL SPACE, AS WELL AS IN REAR SPACE WHERE SHELVING UNITS CONTAIN CANNED MILK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDSWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR FACILITY SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS(CRATES), CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586369
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTD TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, SOILED SPONGES AND EQUIPMENT IN SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND USE FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: UNAPPROVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND BEING USED TO PACKAGE COOKED BARBOCOA AND STORE MORE THAN 48 HOURS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE ROP EQUIPMENT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE IS SUBMIITED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. ALL ROP PACKAGED COOKED BARBOCOA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE 29
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING LINING THROUGH OUT FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566814
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF RAW BEEF SKIRT STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528364
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1 · 3916 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE ACTIVELY WORKING IS NOT ACCESSIBLE; SOILED EQUIPMENT AND LINEN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN BASIN ON SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATUON. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SHELVING WITH TO GO CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORED COMPLETELY IN CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (SUCH AS LADLES OR SCOOPS WITH HANDLES) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLES ABOVE AND NOT IN FOOD).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 30 GALLON PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT CARROTS IN JUICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS AND ARE ALSO ABLE TO SUBEMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/8/2020 REPORT 2366912 NOT CORRECTED; 2-102.13 58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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