Taqueria El Bosque

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Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70.5F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING/AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT THE FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 20, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     4-301.16--OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION PRESENT IN THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A FOOD PREPARATION SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THIS SERVICE AREA.

4. May 14, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN ON ALL SAID COOLERS AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 3-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT BEVERAGE FOOD/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS AT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION PRESENT IN THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A FOOD PREPARATION SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION,OBTAINING WATER,AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THIS SERVICE AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER SERVICE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b).

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.