Chepe's Tacos

2007-2009 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 15, 2021

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Chepe's Tacos, the earliest from 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jun 15, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Chepe's Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 15, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 15, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 8, 2021

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR COVERS AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Sep 10, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND KIT BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.

Dec 28, 2018

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST KEEP PROBE THERMOMETER'S ONSITE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENT USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN IP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Aug 29, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE COOKED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPPED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: THERE WAS A YOUNG, SMALL UNDERAGED MALE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONLY AUTHORIZED PER CITY CODE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Aug 17, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chepe's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chepe's Tacos on file is from Jun 15, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chepe's Tacos.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chepe's Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chepe'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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