License Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
El Torito Foods Co.,
2300 S Throop St
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2 inspectionsLicense
Feb 11, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER NOT PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-306.11 OBSERVED THE WATER INLET NOT PROTECTED DUE TO THE WATER INLET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE AND LOCK PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE FRESH WATER INLET IS PROTECTED AND THE DOOR CLOSES AND LOCKS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 50Other
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.22(B) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-402.13 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSABLE VERIFIED DUE TO NO WATER ON THE MFP, THEREFORE THE MFP WAS UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF A GRAVITY DRAINING WASTEWATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS VERIFY WASTEWATER TANK IS GRAVITY DRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source