Taqueria El Asadero #1

Restaurant

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

Apr 26, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 30 rodent droppings found in front prep area storage shelves; pest control needed.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Roughly 30 mouse droppings observed along interior storage shelves behind the front counter; pest control service required to eliminate infestation.
Torn door gaskets on two stand-up coolers in the prep area need replacement.
Stained cutting boards in front prep area must be resurfaced or replaced.
Floors in prep and cooking areas have excessive grease and dried food debris buildup, especially under and around cooking equipment; kitchen exhaust hood filters also clogged with grease.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE SIDE INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF TWO (2) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.