Ino's Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Ino's Tacos has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Ino's Tacos is from Jan 5, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ino's Tacos on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING ON THE 1st FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. FLOOR TILES MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES FRONT SEATING, PREP, UNDER COOLER,AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALLS AROUND HEATING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP CONDIMENT COOLER, NEED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA IN HALLWAY TO BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILKD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE FROM WATER. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Aug 4, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,AND MIISING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.
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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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF UNUED EQUIPMENT,ARIICLES NOT USING ADJUCENT TO REAR BASEMENT DOOR. ORGANIZE ANY REMAININY STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Mar 31, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS.
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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. MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER
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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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS
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Nov 29, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND RE-PAINT SAME. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB IN WASHROOM
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WATER SEEPING UNDERNEATH DIVIDER SEPARATING MIDDLE AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMP. SINK - MUST SEAL DIVIDER- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-27-09 NOT CORRECTED: #30-ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED #32-EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP MUST BE PAINTED #33-CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT(COVER IT AFTER CLEANING IT) #35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES,CLEAN WASHROOM DOOR- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND RE-PAINT SAME. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB IN WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ino's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ino's Tacos on file is from Jan 5, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ino's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ino's Tacos.
Has Ino's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ino's Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ino's 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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