Jerez Tacos Restaurant

4803 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Jerez Tacos Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jerez Tacos Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN. ALL FOOD PREVIOUSLY COOKED AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD/USE BY DATE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-005

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN BOTTLED BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. 5-203.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Jan 30, 2024

License

6 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN BOTTLED BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerez Tacos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerez Tacos Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerez Tacos Restaurant?

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

Has Jerez Tacos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerez Tacos Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerez Tacos Restaurant 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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