Dos Toros Taqueria

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Dos Toros Taqueria has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 15, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Dos Toros Taqueria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL CLEAN UP KIT, WITH SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OBSERVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BINS OF BULK FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS IN THE REAR/OFFICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, AND MAINTAIN. -

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MOPS, BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND VARIOUS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR, IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING, AND MAINTAIN. -

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

Dec 5, 2018

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED REST ROOMS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WALL SURFACE AT COUNTER SHELVING, UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER REGISTER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Toros Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Toros Taqueria on file is from Nov 15, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Dos Toros Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dos Toros Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dos Toros Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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