What is EL Taconzazo's health inspection score?

EL Taconzazo has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Taconzazo last inspected?

EL Taconzazo was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Taconzazo have?

EL Taconzazo has 68 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Taconzazo safe to eat at?

EL Taconzazo has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Taconzazo serve?

EL Taconzazo serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Taconzazo

Name: EL Taconzazo
Address: 5145 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 79

5145 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/7/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5145 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

6 high priority

7 intermediate

32 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGER THAWING FROZEN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDE AND INSIDE OF FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (2LBS OF SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREAES ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
2 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH, ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AROUND FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/31/22 REPORT 2563006 NOT CORRECTED: 15: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN. 37 : FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN. 43 : FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN. 44: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED. 47: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 : FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med10 Basic

13 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
Inspector Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/29/22. #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090).( CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−45 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High3 Med11 Basic

16 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT & ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005). CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22 REPORT #2562520 (VIOLATION #58). MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−57 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med11 Basic

16 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/31/21. REPORT #2497595: #47: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−57 pts

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