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: Feb 21, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served (beef, chicken). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed pipe with running water connected to ice machine which was placed in hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Hand washing sink must be only used for hand washing and must be accessible at all times. Must remove pipe from hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. Instructed to provide at all times to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw shrimp at improper cold holding temperature at 63. 1f sitting out on shelf. Also observed shredded queso cheese at 44. 9f and sliced tomatoes at 43. 8f in refrigerator. Tcs foods must be held at 41. 0f or below. Food voluntarily discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 15 lbs at a cost of $50. 00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed packaged food storage items, packaged cups, to go containers and utensils in boxed truck behind establishment. Instructed to store items inside licensed facility to protect items from sources of contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease from under grill at main prep line. Must clean heavy grease build up from inside of cooking fryer.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean heavy grease build up at ventilation hood to prevent grease spills onto food.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

Source: chicago.gov