Mr.Taco

3330-3332 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2011

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Score

Low Risk

Mr.Taco has been inspected three times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Mr.Taco's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 25, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mr.Taco is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 18, 2011

License

7 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO DO IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

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. IF A COLD BUFFET STATION IS INSTALLED MUST HAVE A DRAIN DISCHARGE WATER LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN,ALSO ADDITONAL SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED TO UNIT,OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER(FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST)

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. FLOOR IN DINING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

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. WALL ABOVE THE COOLER MUST BE IN DINING ARE MUST BE PAINTED,NO HOLES, REPAIR.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA

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. THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREZERS, INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Jul 8, 2011

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr.Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr.Taco on file is from Jul 25, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Mr.Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr.Taco have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr.Taco 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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