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Del Toro

2133-2139 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Del Toro has been inspected seven times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 26, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Del Toro is from Oct 26, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Del Toro's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT 1 FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH.
34
86
Aug 16, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
45
86
Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP BOX FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
90
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS AND HAVE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. SECTION OF CEILING OVER MULTI-USE UTENSIL SHELVING HAS PEELING PAINT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR THE BASEMENT PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP BOX FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAKS BENEATH SAID SINK SAME AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN-COOLERS,WALK-IN-COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSETS,FURNACE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
41
74
Oct 28, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
32
95
Aug 11, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Toro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Toro on file is from Oct 26, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Del Toro?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Del Toro.

Has Del Toro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Toro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Del Toro 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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