El Taco Veloz Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2022
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Score
EL TACO VELOZ TAQUERIA, located at 1745 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 11, 2022. This inspection resulted in 2 major and 6 minor violations, including issues related to the city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate, management responsibilities, and the availability of adequately supplied handwashing sinks. Across 19 inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
47
May 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 20, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 25, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 15, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 11, 2022 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WITH 01/21/2022 EXPIRATION DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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