Taqueria El Jardin

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Inspections

1. Mar 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CHIPPED RUSTS ON SOME WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jan 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE SHELES BELOW THE PREP TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

3. Jul 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAI.N

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

4. Nov 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF, SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

5. Apr 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DISCOLORED, SLIGHTLY SOILED PARTITION/LIP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST DRAIN ICE AND CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

6. Dec 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH A SIGN NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

7. Jun 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE BAND SAW, SLICER, AND ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE STOVES IN THE BACK KITCHEN AND THE FLATTOP IN THE FRONT GRILL COOK AREA, THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE BACK KITCHEN AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE FLATTOP AT THE FRONT GRILL/COOK AREA WITH AN EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THE SEATING AREA ABOVE THE CEILING FAN AND BEHIND THE FRONT GRILL/COOK SERVING LINE.-----OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING AT THE ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE BACK KITCHEN.------OBSERVED VARIOUS CRACKS IN THE FLOORS LEADING TO THE BACK KITCHEN AND IN THE BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE FRONT GRILL/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-502.11.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

9. Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED MEAT BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE COMPENENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE GENERAL SEATING AREA AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING IN ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

10. Sep 3, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Aug 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.2F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 49F, CHEESE AT 48.9F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.9F, EGGS AT 56F, AND CHORIZO AT 53.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CONDIMENT PREP COOLER.

12. Nov 26, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Nov 24, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1459578 DATED 5-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND MAINTAINING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. May 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

15. Jun 12, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Exhaust hood, fliters, cooking equipment, prep table, storage shelves, utensils, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile. Floor along wallbase, behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ceiling tile not maintained in dining area. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Utility sink not intalled on premises. Instructed to install utility.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.