Cafe Tacuba Chicago

4507 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Cafe Tacuba Chicago has been inspected three times since 2019. The most recent visit was on Oct 18, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Cafe Tacuba Chicago since Oct 18, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

“All food employees have food handler training” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Cafe Tacuba Chicago's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 18, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Oct 11, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Oct 9, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SMOOTHLY WELDED INSIDE 1ST COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Allergen training as required

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP FROM DRAINPIPE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Tacuba Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Tacuba Chicago on file is from Oct 18, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Tacuba Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Tacuba Chicago.

Has Cafe Tacuba Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Tacuba Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Tacuba Chicago 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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