Chavelo's Tacos

2702 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 5, 2019

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Chavelo's Tacos, the earliest from 2018. Chavelo's Tacos was last inspected on Jul 5, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at Chavelo's Tacos since Jul 5, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 5, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STATEMENT/OR ON INVOICE FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER(GOLD STAR FISH 2300 W 41ST 60609, PHONE 773-376-8080)OR ON PARASITE DESTRUCTION, FOR FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE, IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DAY PREPARED BUT NO USE BY DAY/DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER, HELD FOR MORE THAT 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE/DAY THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL FOOD ITEMS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW. OR CONSUME RAW INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST THE REAR BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 23, 2018

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: NO BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREAS WHERE PREP TABLES, GRILL, LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chavelo's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chavelo's Tacos on file is from Jul 5, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Chavelo's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chavelo's Tacos have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chavelo's Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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