Guac Tacos

1321 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2021

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Guac Tacos is still short, with only one visit logged. Guac Tacos was last inspected on Feb 11, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Guac Tacos since Feb 11, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Guac Tacos' latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION. CONCENTRATION LEVEL NOTED AT 100PPM FOLLOWING SERVICING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF CDPH SAMPLE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES AND MISSING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP AND HAVE A CORRESPONDING CLEAN-UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL NON-FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. NOTED TWO WALK-IN COOLERS, TWO 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS, AND ONE COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SERVICE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT SEVERAL PREP HANDSINKS AND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guac Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guac Tacos on file is from Feb 11, 2021. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Guac Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guac Tacos.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guac Tacos 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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