El Super Taco Loco

2430 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Super Taco Loco. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that El Super Taco Loco's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK AND BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK AND BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. OBSERVED POT TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POT AND ONLY USE POTS AND PANS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BACK ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF RICE AND SALT STORED ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NEED TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATRON ALLOWED TO TRAVEL THROUGH KITCHEN TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AND RESTROOMS ARE FOR STAFF ONLY.

Mar 10, 2014

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK AND BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK AND BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. OBSERVED METAL SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA UNCLEAN AND CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO A FINISHED EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED POT TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POT AND ONLY USE POTS AND PANS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BACK ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Super Taco Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Super Taco Loco on file is from Apr 2, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super Taco Loco?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Super Taco Loco.

Has El Super Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Super Taco Loco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Super Taco Loco 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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