Food Safety Report: El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc., 2700 N Central Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

2700 North Central Avenue, Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 9, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink located at main prep line. Observed several employees preparing food while there was no soap at hand washing sink in main prep area. Instructed to provide soap at hand washing sink at all times for employees to properly wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw pork at improper cold holding temperature at 44. 9f in walk in cooler. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature. Eggs found on counter at 50. 2f, cooked pork on counter found at 49. 4f, green salsa on counter found at 48. 5f, red salsa on counter found at 49. 8f, cooked refried beans found at 47. 5f, chorizo found at 50. 1f, cooked beef found at 44. 7f, raw steak meat found at 47. 5f. Employee discarded food. Food weighing approximately 500 pounds at a cost of $4,000. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41. 0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed meat sitting in bucket with water. Instructed to thaw under running water of 70. 0f or below or thaw in adequate refrigeration of an ambient temperature 41. 0f or below.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no equipment thermometer in 2 door prep cooler next to main grill. Instructed to provide.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored directly in ice bin when not being used. Instructed to store scoops in clean containers when not in use.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no chemical test kit on site. Instructed to provide on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mold like build up on ceiling tile above refrigeration by rear door at main prep area. Must replace ceiling tile.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 3/25/2022, report #2553481. #37- observed bulk food containers on premises without a label (sugar, salt, seasonings, etc. ). Instructed to provide the common name on bulk containers to properly identify food item. #53- observed no covered waste receptacles in the womens washroom and employee washroom. Must provide covered waste receptacles in all women's and unisex washrooms. #58- found expired allergen training on site for city of chicago food manager. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site. Instructed to correct all violations. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov