EL TACO SABROSO INC.

8346 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

9 inspections

CanvassMar 17, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 23, 2016
3 infractions
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Suspected Food PoisoningSep 30, 2015
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD 10LBS OF PORK FOR TACOS @ 113.6*F, 5LBS TRIPE 91.5*F, AND 2 1/2LBS BEEF@ 57.5 ALL SITTING UNDER THE GRILL AT THIS TIME, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. 17 1/2LBS VALUE AT $700.00. WAD DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT COVER DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HAND HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.GIVEN.
CanvassAug 18, 2015
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
CanvassNov 14, 2014
6 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE CEILING AND UNDER THE SINKS IN THE REAR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
CanvassMay 6, 2014
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - FOUND CEILING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND A LEAK AT ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH A SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS BIG ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND WASH CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER.
CanvassMar 7, 2013
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REAR CEILING HAS WATER DAMAGE NEED TO REPAIR.
- 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - PREMISES HAS A PROPANE HEATER IN FRONT WAITING AREA NEED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
License Re-InspectionMay 2, 2012
0 infractions
LicenseApr 26, 2012
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE A LOGBOOK.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - MUST PROVIDE METAL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - BATHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OPEN DRAIN SITE MUST BE COVERED.