Boca Loca Taqueria

2009 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 12, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Boca Loca Taqueria appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2020. The most recent visit was on Apr 12, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “miscellaneous / public health orders”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 12, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING (X2). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2549292 DATED ON 02/02/22 NOT CORRECTED-#39 MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE OVEN AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST MELT ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER CONDENSER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING (X2). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE OVEN AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INSIDE THE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS MUST BE WORN INDOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 24, 2020

License

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROIVDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boca Loca Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boca Loca Taqueria on file is from Apr 12, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boca Loca Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boca Loca Taqueria.

Has Boca Loca Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boca Loca Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boca Loca Taqueria 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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