Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos
Last inspected: May 2, 2023
95
Score
Going back to 2011, Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 2, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos's record stops at May 2, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited five times.
Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A CAT IN THE FOOD DINING AREA. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 12, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HELD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559931 DATED JUNE 27, 2022; #38 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR OF 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). #54 5-501.15 OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HELD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR OF 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
2 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WHITE STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF AND PILE OF WOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY CLOSED CONTAINERS TO STORE RODENT BAIT AS DIRECTED BY YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1976940 ON 12/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PALLETS ALONG WEST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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May 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT STORAGE SHELVE.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SURFACES OF THE TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER ARE BUILT UP WITH GREASE, CLEAN THE TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR IS DIRTY, INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN IT DAILY.
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Dec 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND HOOD ABOVE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos on file is from May 2, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos.
Has Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ofelio Torres — Gloria's Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ofelio Torres — Gloria'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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