Picazo's Taco & Fast Food

3611 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2012

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food, the earliest from 2011. On Mar 26, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Picazo's Taco & Fast Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 26, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “toilet room doors self closing”, which has been cited three times.

Picazo's Taco & Fast Food's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2012

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Jan 30, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED AREA Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING AT BATHROOM DOOR

Oct 18, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2011

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED I.E. WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED FOUND THAT WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP IN THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT AND THE FAUCET TO SAID SINK IS NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AS REQUIRED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BACKYARD,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Sep 26, 2011

License

8 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH SOAP,HANDTOWELS ARE NEEDED AT FOOD PREP/3 COMP SINK AREAS FOR HAND WASHING-MUST INSTALL

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

Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED-MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT REAR DOORS,REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: provide 3 comp sink and drain-boards of sufficient size to permit the complete immersion of the largest utensils and each compartment of the sink shall be supplied with hot and cold running water. All said sinks shall have attached drain boards and shall be constructed of galvanized metal or better, suitably reinforced and of such thickness and design so as to resist denting, buckling, and sloped so as to be self-draining. The sinks shall be properly trapped and comply with all of the requirements of the municipal code. Manual Cleaning And Sanitizing Of Multi-Use And Drinking Utensils

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

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR AT REAR FOOD PREP MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WEST WALL OF FOOD PREP,AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BACKYARD,REMOVE HIGH WEEDS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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 26, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Picazo's Taco & Fast Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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