Food Safety Report: Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo, 4014 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 19, 2025
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed person in charge that a valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be posted on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk ingredients(flour) stored in large pots in rear of kitchen not labled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all ingredients and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rear exterior door not tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight-fitting on all sides for the prevention of pest entry.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and residue on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive build up and residue on floor and wall near three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing floor tile in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation system above cooking equipment with no filters. Observed ventilation system covered in grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed allergen certificate on site for certified manager to be expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain current certificate on site for review.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation from report # 2592142 dated: 4/4/24 not corrected; #57-must provide food handler training certificates for all food handlers and maintain on-site for review. #40-observed two food handlers preparing tamales without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov