Goodie Tacos

1117 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Goodie Tacos stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Goodie Tacos's record stops at Oct 1, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2015

Routine

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED BEEF 184.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Jun 19, 2014

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Oct 3, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Aug 2, 2011

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE THE PEOPLE SIT.

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. CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goodie Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goodie Tacos on file is from Oct 1, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goodie Tacos?

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

Has Goodie Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Goodie Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Goodie 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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