Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant

6011 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 21, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant since Jun 21, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLER AND FREEZER.----------MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING BARBECUE GRILL TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2011
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in basement. Instructed to seal all openings and holes and repaint walls leading down stairs. Must install coving along wallbase around utility sink.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jun 21, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Tarascas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Tarascas Mexican 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.