La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 9, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill dates to Jun 9, 2015.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT, SMALL, KIMCHI COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES (KIM CHI AT COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME FROM SINK STOPPER HOLDER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR UNDER THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REGROUT FLOOR JUST IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT FIRE DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE LAST TWO RAW WOODEN STEPS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD STAIRCASE RAILING AT BOTH SIDES OF THE STAIRCASE AT THE WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT BULBS ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED GAPS ON SIDE AND BOTTOM DOOR.ALSO MUST SEAL AROUND REAR DOOR FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND N0N-OBSORBENT MATERIAL.SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND COUNTER TOP.
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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. REPAIR FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT
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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.NEED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND WATER PIPE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO NEED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF SHELF INSIDE THE CABINET,UNDER THE POP DISPENSER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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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. NEED TO PROVIDED THERMOTERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill on file is from Jun 9, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill.
Has La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Tacorea Asian Mexican Grill 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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