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Food Safety Report: EL Taco Express, 8548 S Stony Is Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

8 months ago source chicago.gov business

Regulatory Report

8548 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 23, 2024
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed three packs of ground beef improperly thawing in standing water inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under cold running water, refrigeration or part of cooking process.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debirs and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste refceptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside waste grease area not maintained, waste grease dumpster not covered, grease spills on top of dumsper and ground around dumspters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floor drain covers missing in pep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

Source: chicago.gov

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