Picazo's Taco & Fast Food

3422 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 22, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Picazo's Taco & Fast Food has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Mar 22, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 22, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Picazo's Taco & Fast Food on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 22, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2012

Reinspection

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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Feb 28, 2012

License

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: 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. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL AREA, AND ON SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, ALSO NOTED OPEN BAIT, THAT MUST BE ENCLOSED

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE IN BASEMENT AREA

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 DETAIL CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES, SEAL ALL HOLES AND BROKEN PLASTER AT CORNERS OF WALL AND PAINT IN A LITE COLOR NON TOXIC PAINT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picazo's Taco & Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food on file is from Mar 22, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food.

Has Picazo's Taco & Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food 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 Picazo's Taco & Fast Food 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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