El Taco Veloz Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2022
61
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at El Taco Veloz Taqueria, the earliest from 2010. El Taco Veloz Taqueria was last inspected on Mar 11, 2022. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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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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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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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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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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-36-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AND AT THE FRONT SMALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE 2nd FLOOR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DUSTY. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKYS AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2nd FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS NEEDED TO STAY IN COMPLIES WITH IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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82
Jan 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT BY PREPARING GORDITA'S AND TACOS OFF THE GRILL AND HANDLING CILANTRO, ONION AND OTHER TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE WRARPPING FOOD ITEMS FOR TO-GO ORDERS. INSTRUCTED STAFF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS TO APPLY TOPPINGS TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEAT ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM, DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA, AND DUST ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH DUST BUILDUP AND REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED CEILING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE HOLES AND CRACKED DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET HEAD IS LEAKING FROM THE GASKET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-18-15,REPORT # 1453958 #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,SPLASH GUARD MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,ALSO WOOD PARTITION INSTALLED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA SURFACE IS POROUS, PEELING PAINT,ETC. NEED TO REPLACE. ICE SCOOP NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEMENTS,MUST PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,SECOND FLOOR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FIRST PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,NO TAPE MUST BE USED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING A PLASTIC CAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF THE STOPPERS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS ON BOTH MENTIONED SINK FOR PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
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82
Jan 20, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(MANAGER,EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF)OBSERVED A LARGE/HUGE POT WITH THREE DIFFERENT CONTAINERS:A WHITE FOAM CUP,A WHITE PLASTIC LARGE BOWL AND A CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD(HOME MADE GIARDINIERA),INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.WE OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ON TOP COOKING SHEETS STACKED UNCOVERED ON TOP EACH OTHER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE A UTENSILS WITH A LONG HANDLE TO BE ABLE TO REACH THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR GAP OF 1/4" TO 1" BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOOR,SIDE DOORS ON THE SECOND FLOOR:ONE FROM PREP AREA A GAP OF 1" TO 1 1/2" BOTTOM NORTH SITE, THE OTHER FROM STORAGE AREA A GAP OF 1' TO 2" BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOORS MENTIONED ARE NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED.NEED TO RODENT/ INSECT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,POSTED WAS ONLY TWO EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE,NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:BEEF,FISH,CHICKEN ,BEANS ETC.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. NEED TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-18-15,REPORT #1453958 #33-MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY(1-20-16) WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING AND UNDER THE SINK WAS A BLACK BAG FULL OF WATER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,SPLASH GUARD MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,ALSO WOOD PARTITION INSTALLED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA SURFACE IS POROUS, PEELING PAINT,ETC. NEED TO REPLACE. ICE SCOOP NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEMENTS,MUST PROVIDE AND ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,SECOND FLOOR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FIRST PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,NO TAPE MUST BE USED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING A PLASTIC CAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF THE STOPPERS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS ON BOTH MENTIONED SINK FOR PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
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May 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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74
Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN (171.4F) AND RICE (175.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
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82
Oct 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF 51.2F, COOKED BEEF 57.2F, COOKED PORK 60.2F, AND CHORIZO 64.5F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL JUICE AND DRINKS OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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82
Apr 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipement, coolers, prep counter, sinks and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area first and second floor not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and behind equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at employees handsink in toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure. Ventilation not provided in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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82
Mar 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1ST. FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS 2ND. AREA, REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO THE STORE
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Jun 25, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-.NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX ONCE REPAIRED 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL-MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units..FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AMBIENT AIR 60F-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX ONCE REPAIRED 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL-MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.ASSORTED FOODS INSIDE SAID COOLER HAM,COOKED PORK,STEWS,CUT TOMATOES,CHEESE,CEVICHE,SHRIMP,SHRIMP SAUCE.APPROXIMATELY 70#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300.SAID FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING,SERVING TACOS,BURRITOS,BEANS,RICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FRONT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.FLOOR COVING MISSING BEHIND FOOD PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA,EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH DEEP FRYERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Mar 15, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
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Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD LIKE MATERIAL DRIPPING ON TO ICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID MACHINE MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG OR 312-296-1223.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTIUSE SOILED COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE 3 COMP SINK, NOT SET-UP PROPERLY AS REQUIRED,MISSING SINK STOPPERS,FAILURE TO SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENTS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT,REAR DOORS TO KITCHEN LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.
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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.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA,ICE BIN CONTAINER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER DRAIN NEEDS TO BE DIRECTED INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.TEHERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taco Veloz Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taco Veloz Taqueria on file is from Mar 11, 2022. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taco Veloz Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at El Taco Veloz Taqueria.
Has El Taco Veloz Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Taco Veloz Taqueria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Taco Veloz Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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