Jefe De Tacos

7753 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Jefe De Tacos. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Jefe De Tacos is from Apr 30, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jefe De Tacos' 52 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2024

License

1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS & PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALL POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLERS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING ,LOOSE & DAMAGED FLOORING & FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK,1ST FL. TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefe De Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jefe De Tacos on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Jefe De Tacos?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jefe De Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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