Chavelo's Tacos

4359 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chavelo's Tacos five times, with records going back to 2021. On Oct 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Chavelo's Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chavelo's Tacos on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2023

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Jan 25, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Jan 12, 2023

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK)CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (OYSTERS, CEVICHE) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOR AT REAR HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Nov 19, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Oct 21, 2021

License

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER 100F-120F UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chavelo's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chavelo's Tacos on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chavelo's Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chavelo's Tacos.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chavelo's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chavelo's Tacos 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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