Dos Toros Taqueria

1 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Dos Toros Taqueria stretching back to 2017. On Oct 6, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Dos Toros Taqueria's record stops at Oct 6, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dos Toros Taqueria on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT BY THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Nov 8, 2021

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2021

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD BAGS STORED ON CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM CUSTOMER FOOD AT BOTTOM SHELF.

Mar 10, 2020

Recent Inspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL .

Jan 14, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK ON BOARD MENU AND TO GO MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Mar 26, 2019

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPLAY MENU BOARD AND TO-GO MENUS WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (OFFERS STEAK MEDIUM-RARE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 12, 2018

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT STORED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING TO AIR DRY, INSTRUCTED TO DRY ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT ( LABELING MACHINE ) STORED TOO CLOSE TO REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINK

Aug 10, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED CONSTRUCTION DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AT CORNERS WITH EXPOSED DRY WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CORNER GUARDS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Toros Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Toros Taqueria on file is from Oct 6, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dos Toros Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dos Toros Taqueria.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Toros Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dos Toros Taqueria 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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