Maicos Tacos and Bakery

5952 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Maicos Tacos and Bakery has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 14, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Maicos Tacos and Bakery's record stops at Feb 14, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Maicos Tacos and Bakery on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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. GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, NOTED SOME RUST SPOTS. PAINT SAME WITH PAINT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE COOOERS INCLUDING GASKETS. DETAIL ALL MOBIL CARTS, SHELVES, PREP TABLE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE LEGS. CLEAN OUTSIDE LARGE MIXMASTERS, LARGE BLUE/GREEN PLASTIC STORAGE BINS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REMOVING ALL DEBRIS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT HEAVY WITH FLOUR. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES PREVENTING ANY INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, HEAVY WITH DUST.

Mar 29, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED 6 CASE OF EGGS PURCHASED THE DAY BEFORE OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE READING 65'-70', ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF APPROX. $1000.00 AND APPROX. 250 POUNDS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWLS IN PREP AREAS, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BAKE GOODS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR COOLING, NOT WRAPPED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE, OUT IN THE ELEMENTS, NOT BEING PROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, AND RESTRICT STORING FOODS OUTSIDE NOT COVER, AT A COST OF ABOUT $50.00 AND APPROX. 25LBS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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 REPAIR OR REPAINT WALL SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED

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 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maicos Tacos and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maicos Tacos and Bakery on file is from Feb 14, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maicos Tacos and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maicos Tacos and Bakery.

Has Maicos Tacos and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maicos Tacos and Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maicos Tacos and Bakery 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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