Antique Taco
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2015
86
Score
Across the available record, Antique Taco has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Antique Taco since Jan 15, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Antique Taco's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM SPLASHING OF WASTE WATER DISCHARGED FROM THE DISH MACHINE INTO THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, MAINTAIN AND CONTAIN WASTE WATER TO THE MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD ON REACH IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO WEST WALL) WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ADVISED TO SEAL ANY RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN CHEST COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER PORTION OF WESTERN WALL NEAR CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENT ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR AND ON VENT ABOVE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON VENTILATION DUCT RUNNING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD AND CENTER COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME,AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF COOLER WAS 50.6 WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OWNERS THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READS 55.6F ,COOLER WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A),
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA RANGE FROM 48.6F TO 54.2F FOOD ITEMS WERE STEAK,CHILI,PORK,CHICKEN,AND CHEESE ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS AND TOTAL COST $225.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE IN THE PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Dec 5, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and gasket in poor repair at the 2 door reach-in-cooler in the kitchen-food prep.Also missing sink stoppers at the 3 comp sink bar area.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ELECTRIC FLAT OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STORE REMAINING ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. DISPENSING "0" PPM OF CHLORINE AT THIS TIME.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX ATTENTION A.LOPEZ 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and gasket in poor repair at the 2 door reach-in-cooler in the kitchen-food prep.Also missing sink stoppers at the 3 comp sink bar area.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ELECTRIC FLAT OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STORE REMAINING ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Jun 22, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN KITCHEN AREA AND NONE IN BATHROOMS, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO CURRENT OR UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS IN LOG BOOK, LAST REPORT IN BOOK, IS DATE 1/12/2010 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF THE SAME, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antique Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antique Taco on file is from Jan 15, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antique Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Antique Taco.
Has Antique Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antique Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Antique 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.
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