El Macho Tacos

1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Macho Tacos. El Macho Tacos was last inspected on Feb 25, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for El Macho Tacos dates to Feb 25, 2010.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

El Macho Tacos' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 18, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINET, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER.

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 IN REAR HALLWAY AREA AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PUT BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT FIT THE DRAINS PROPERLY SO THAT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT CAN BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Macho Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Macho Tacos on file is from Feb 25, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Macho Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Macho Tacos have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Macho 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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