Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar

1450 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2010
100
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 9, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar's record stops at Jun 9, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
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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.
8
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
16
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.
35
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar on file is from Jun 9, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ellen's Kitchen — Taqueria & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.