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Restaurant: Taqueria El Arco
Address: 3105 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jan 23, 2012

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Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 3PART SINK FAUCET.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND FRONT COOKING AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 49.08F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP COOLER AT 4OF OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF CKD. RICE AT 70.3F, 8LBS. RAW BEEF 55.7F, 2LBS. FISH SALAD 54.8F, 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN 62.4F, 2LBS. HAM 49.6F, AND 3LBS. CKD. STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CHEESE 49.8F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED; 45LBS.=$250.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
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 DISH WASHER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI -USE UTENSILS IN 3PART SINK WITH SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ONLY AT 10PPM, IMPROPER SANITATION. CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE MUST BE AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED SINK AT JUICE/SHAKES/LIQUADOS/PREP AREA NOT ACCESIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANY MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT BOTH DINING AREAS.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS CKD. CHICKEN AT 53.2F. ALSO NOTED CHICKEN HAD BAD ODOR. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. OWNER DISCARDED CHICKEN, V=$40.OO. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE LARGE COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS IN A BUCKET OF WATER SITTING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT MUST KEEP WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILIY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.30LBS.$60.
Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method.OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP UNTHAWING IN A LARGE GARBAGE CAN OF WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER PROPER METHODS.PRODUCT REMOVED & PLACED IN SINK UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER AT THIS TIME.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FRAME DAMAGED LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY & GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN GREASE FROM CONTAINER & REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABLE DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REAR DOOR SWEEP MISSING.
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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

Inspector Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.
Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REAR DOOR SWEEP MISSING.
Inspector Comments: 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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKETS AT 3 DOOR UNIT IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE/WORN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DRY FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNIT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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