La Taqueria El Primo,Inc.
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2011, La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. has 27 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 20 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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86
Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 86.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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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, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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67
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5-86.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF, ETC IN COLD HOLDING NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND MAIN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY JACKET, SHOES,SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
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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, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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45
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566823 ON 11/9/22 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BELOW THE GRILL AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVES, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, TOPS OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STOVE TOP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL PATCH ON THE CEILING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE UNUSED BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THESE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING END CAPS FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.
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70
May 3, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566823 ON 11/9/22 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDEIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND ON THE STORAGE TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BELOW THE GRILL AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVES, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, TOPS OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STOVE TOP.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER THE STORAGE TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS AND UNPAINTED DRYWALL PATCH ON THE CEILING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE UNUSED BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THESE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING END CAPS FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.
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50
Nov 9, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/OIL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/07/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2545164 NOT CORRECTED: #56-OBSERVED GREASE AT VENTILALTION HOOD DRIPPING INTO CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/OIL UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Dec 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT VENTILALTION HOOD DRIPPING INTO CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AT ALL TIMES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 1, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE SIDE SERVICE AREA/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 8, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK MISSING SIGNAGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE FOR MENTIONED HAND SINK.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT BOTTOM DOOR OF THE STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM CASHIER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO REAR ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Mar 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE STATION. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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50
Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT BARRIER (SWING DOOR) LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING TACOS, ADDING SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HAND, NOT WASHING HANDS THEN WIPED HANDS IN DIRTY TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLING. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER DISCUSSES APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING AND WEARING GLOVES WITH STAFF MEMBER, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2028300 ISSUED ON 04-13-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP ARE #34 - CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #35 - SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. #38 - SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Apr 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. RIM AROUND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS INTERIOR PART NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST FINISH REPAIRING AND MAKE THE RIMS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 47.7F,2LBS; BEANS AT 48.9F, 3 LBS, HAM AT 47.6F, 1 LB; CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 45.8F, 2LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00,8 LBS TOTAL.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. RIM AROUND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS INTERIOR PART NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST FINISH REPAIRING AND MAKE THE RIMS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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74
Jun 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations from report # 1575426, on 9/11/15 not corrected. #32 MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS #34 FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. #41ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. (ice scoop was moved to a clean container during inspection. Wiping cloths must be moved to a container with a sanitizing solution.) Instructed all previous minor violation must be corrected. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found hood above cooking line with dust build up and grease. Must clean and maintain.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found buckets in dining room on the floor to collect dripping water from apartments above. Instructed must have above repair addressed and also repair ceiling in dining room. Found standing water in the basement on the floor in front of ice machine and coolers. Instructed to repair drain line from ice machine to prevent water from leaking on the floor. Must maintain.
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86
Sep 11, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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74
Dec 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL (AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET) BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN COOKING AREA.
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90
Jun 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
May 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES (HAND SINK) INSIDE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ISSUED 48 HOUR. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA, RACKS HAVE RUST ; NEED TO BE REPLACE. COLD HOLD UNIT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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90
Feb 15, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, holes, exposed plaster, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Men's bathroom self closing mechanism for bathroom door in state of disrepair(broken) shall be repaired/replaced.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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70
Sep 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
2
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. MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT,INSTALL BRUSH/WEATHER STRIP
18
Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LID INSIDE KITCHEN AND IN THE TOILETS
20
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING HOOD MUST BE UP AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE DRY
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS,40F OR BELOW
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AT THE EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT, KEEP ORGANIZE
41
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING SIGNS MUST BE POSTED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Taqueria El Primo,Inc.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at La Taqueria El Primo,Inc..
Has La Taqueria El Primo,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Taqueria El Primo,Inc. is inspected around two times per year on average.
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