La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas

3658 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2013

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2013. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2013

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Nov 21, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Oct 29, 2012

License

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COOLERS AND FREEZER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS/FREEZER BELOW 40F.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS AND MOP SINK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPAINT WALLS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ELECTRICITY FOR HOOD AND REPLACE FILTERS UNDER SAME HOOD, ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas on file is from Apr 2, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas.

Has La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Tres Tarascas Inc — Las Tres Tarascas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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