Mike Tacos

556 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

Mike Tacos has been inspected three times since 2019. On Jan 29, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Mike Tacos is from Jan 29, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mike Tacos trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, BEEF, AND CHICKEN TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Jun 11, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jun 5, 2019

License

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPER FOR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mike Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mike Tacos on file is from Jan 29, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mike Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mike Tacos.

Has Mike Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mike Tacos have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mike Tacos 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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