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Lauro's Tacos

3443 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Lauro's Tacos stretching back to 2011. On Jan 31, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Lauro's Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Lauro's Tacos scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF TALL TWO DOOR COOLER (BOTTOM AREA AND SHELVES), CLEAN SURFACE AREA UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TALL TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE LOOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
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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. CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AN ODOR NOTED IN THREE COMP SINK AREA. OWNER STATES HE RECENTLY CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE COVER ON TRAP IS SECURE. NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 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.MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF CHEST FREEZER AT 0.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DIVIDER BROKEN TO WHERE WATER FLOWS TO OTHER SINK BASIN.MUST WELD REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lauro's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lauro's Tacos on file is from Jan 31, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lauro's Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lauro's Tacos.

Has Lauro's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lauro's Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lauro's Tacos 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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