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1492 Tapas

42 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, 1492 Tapas has four inspections in the public record. 1492 Tapas was last inspected on Feb 16, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at 1492 Tapas since Feb 16, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 1492 Tapas is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; MUST REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN KITCHEN, THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, FAUCET AT BAR SINK IN 2ND FLOOR, COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE -DUE TO DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, UNDER BAR SINKS NEED CLEANING ALSO.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AROUND GARBAGE CANS IN BAR AREAS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Feb 22, 2010
Possible Fbi
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST IN GOOD REPAIR. ANY WORN POOR REPAIR MUST DISCARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SLICER AT 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLLORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR TO THE TILES. MUST CORRECT.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. MUST ADD SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS IN NEED OF GUN HOLDERS WITH DRAIN LINES TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1492 Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1492 Tapas on file is from Feb 16, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1492 Tapas?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1492 Tapas.

Has 1492 Tapas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1492 Tapas have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1492 Tapas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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