Hungry Tacos

7349 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hungry Tacos four times, with records going back to 2010. Hungry Tacos was last inspected on Jul 16, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 16, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

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. REPAIR WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Mar 15, 2011

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVES)

Feb 15, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2010

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Tacos on file is from Jul 16, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Hungry Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry 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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