Food Safety Report: El Taconazo La Fiesta, 7146 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

7146 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, 60707 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 23, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand soap available at hand washing sink located in rear preparation/dishwashing area. Instructed above to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Manager provided hand soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready to eat tcs foods not date marked (such as red sause, beans, rice beef soup etc. ) to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consumed. Manager instructed to discard food which has not been date marked. 30lbs of food value of $150. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometers inside prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed ice scoop stored directly inside ice maker. Instructed to store outside of ice chest.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed cardboard boxes on floor in front prep area being used as mats. Instructed to only use durable, washable materials to cover floor.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employeed not wering hair restraints in food preparation area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables, prep coolers and counter tops. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats and cooked foods in the freezer. Must use only food grade storage bags.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed heavy build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed all cutting boards throughout both prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in front service station area. Must repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed missing cover on trash can in customer restroom. Instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment and refrigeration units throughout premises. Must clean floors and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few items not elevated 6 inches inside walk-in cooler. Must elevate all items 6inches off floor. Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear preparation area. Must remove clutter clean and organize area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heeavy grease ad dirt build up on ventilation hood above cooking equipment in front preparation area. Must clean.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate lighting inside walk-in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed unshielded lightbulb above juice area. Instructed to shield and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of dust on vent above juice area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handling employees with a food handler certificates. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees who do not have the city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov