Angry Taco

7210 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Angry Taco stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Apr 19, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Angry Taco's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-4-21 #2484497 NOT CORRECTED #53-: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID.#55- BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT REAR AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE MISSING COVING TILE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.----- OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND BETWEEN WALL AND CEILING AT REAR AREA MUST REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE PREP HANDWASHING SINK INTO A BUCKET.-----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION OF THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 4, 2021
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID .
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT REAR AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENTS MATERIAL. REPLACE MISSING COVING TILE INSIDE THE WASHROOM. PEELING PAINT/UNEVEN ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR AREA, REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENTS MATERIAL
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND BETWEEN WALL AND CEILING AT REAR AREA/ FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angry Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angry Taco on file is from Apr 19, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Angry Taco?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Angry Taco.

Has Angry Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Angry Taco 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 Angry Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.