Moritas Tacos

11436 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Moritas Tacos stretching back to 2021. Moritas Tacos was last inspected on Apr 21, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Moritas Tacos dates to Apr 21, 2022.

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

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Moritas Tacos' 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523926 ON 8-11-21:58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 27, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 75.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEARSURING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moritas Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moritas Tacos on file is from Apr 21, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moritas Tacos?

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

Has Moritas Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moritas 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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