Itacate

3141 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 13, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Itacate is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2012

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT AND HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF END CAPS. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SLEF CLOSERS ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

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

Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL UNUSED/POOR REPAIR EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Itacate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Itacate on file is from Aug 13, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Itacate's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Itacate have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Itacate 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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