Everything Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2024
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Everything Tacos stretching back to 2020. On Apr 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Everything Tacos since Apr 18, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
Everything Tacos' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS AND SAUCES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.
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90
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573062 ON MARCH 23, 2023, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA STORAGE RACK, IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, UNDER AND ON THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE WIRE SEASONING RACK, AND INSIDE OPEN SPACE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS AND SAUCES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPAIR.
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Mar 23, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK REPORTS NOR VALID PEST CONTROL LICENSE ON SITE. (LAST REPORT DATED 3/15/22). INSTRUCTED TO RE-ESTABLISH SERVICE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562640 DATED:8/23/22 NOT CORRECTED; #53 OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE CAN WITH LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT FIRST(WASH) COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE CAN WITH LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF HANDS AFTER BEING WASHED AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR WALL LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND ANOTHER PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT LOBBY AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED FROM THE FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Oct 2, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 8, 2020
License
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Everything Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Everything Tacos on file is from Apr 18, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Everything Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Everything Tacos.
Has Everything Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Everything Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Everything 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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