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Restaurant: El Taco Veloz Taqueria
Address: 1745 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: May 2, 2011

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100

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Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA,ICE BIN CONTAINER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER DRAIN NEEDS TO BE DIRECTED INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTIUSE SOILED COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE 3 COMP SINK, NOT SET-UP PROPERLY AS REQUIRED,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,FAILURE TO SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENTS.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD LIKE MATERIAL DRIPPING ON TO ICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID MACHINE MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG OR 312-296-1223.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT,REAR DOORS TO KITCHEN LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.TEHERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION #18 NOW ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION #32 NOW ABATED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VIOLATION #38 NOW ABATED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR COVING MISSING BEHIND FOOD PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA,EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH DEEP FRYERS.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AMBIENT AIR 60F-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX ONCE REPAIRED 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL-MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.ASSORTED FOODS INSIDE SAID COOLER HAM,COOKED PORK,STEWS,CUT TOMATOES,CHEESE,CEVICHE,SHRIMP,SHRIMP SAUCE.APPROXIMATELY 70#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300.SAID FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING,SERVING TACOS,BURRITOS,BEANS,RICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

FOOD PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-.NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX ONCE REPAIRED 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL-MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units..FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1ST. FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS 2ND. AREA, REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO THE STORE

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