EL PAISANO TACO'S

Address: 2429 W DIVISION ST , CHICAGO, IL 60622, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 25, 2016

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (16 inspections)

• Pass — Wed May 25 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL FLAN CAKE STORED IN CONTAINER FOR SALE AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE
• Fail — Wed May 18 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE
• Pass — Mon Nov 16 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. |
• Pass — Mon Aug 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 3
• Pass — Mon Sep 08 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Sep 05 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1494053 ON 8-26-14. 18-EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVIT
• Fail — Tue Aug 26 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED OVER UNCOVERED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA IN PREP COOLER. SEVERAL FOOD IT
• Pass — Fri Mar 28 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST
• Fail — Fri Mar 21 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG WALL A
• Pass — Thu Oct 31 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER,COVER IS IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY ALSO
• Pass — Mon Sep 16 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER,COVER IS IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY ALSO
• Pass — Thu Jan 26 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD
• Pass — Mon Aug 22 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRE
• Pass — Mon Aug 08 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESS
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Aug 02 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
• Pass — Fri Mar 11 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl

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