El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna

2255 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 1, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: TWO LIGHT SHIELDS AT GRILLING AREA HAVE NO BLACK END CAPS; PROVIDE CAPS.

Sep 20, 2012

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: THE WALL WEST OF THE REAR PREP TABLE HAS A RAW WOOD DOOR AND UNSEALED WALL BOARD, SEAL THE WALL SO IT CAN BE CLEANED EASILY. SOME HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE STEEL WALL IN THE PREP AREA, FILL IN THE HOLES TO EASE CLEANING. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE DIRTY TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NOT INTACT ABOVE THE GRILL, REPAIR THE SHIELDS SO THEY PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE BREAKAGE.

Feb 14, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: The clean utensil container is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the utensils and the container.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The walk in cooler shelving is damaged and unsanitary; sanitize, repair or replace unsanitary shelving.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: The food handler is wearing street clothes. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. The food handler is not wearing a hair restraint. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: A customer was let into the kitchen to use the bathroom. The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.

Sep 16, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. RUST SPOTS AND SMALL HOLES OBSERVED IN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; RESURFACE AREA OR REPLACE PANELING SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE (HOT WATER) AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE MISSING ON RIGHT FAUCET.

Feb 15, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR LIGHT AB0VE STOVE. END CAPS NEEDED FOR SHIELDS WITHOUT THEM.

Aug 5, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna on file is from Apr 1, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna.

Has El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Coyote Mexican Grill — Tacos De Luna 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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