Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2012, Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero has 21 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING (BEANS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. IN PREP SCATTERED UNDER HANDSINK, INSIDE STORAGE BUKCETS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS, ON FRONT PREP TABLE SHELVING WHERE KITCHENWARE IS STORED, AND ALONGSIDE WALL IN DINING AREA WHERE COLD BEVERAGE COOLER IS STORED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 48F WHILE STORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT AT 41F AS REQUIRED. GPRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSEVED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (OATS, CHIA SEED FLAXSEED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLEST O PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF RICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN, AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT DRAINS IN BASEMENT (2 FLOOR DRAINS, UTILITY SINK), AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK PREP AREA, AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS/CLUTTER STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET AND SOME IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2021
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED EQUIPMENT .MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365555 3/11/2020 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREA. MUST RELOCATE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORE ONLY BEVERAGES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.#53- MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SLICED LETTUCE,BEEF,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED EQUIPMENT .MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PORK,SLICED TOMATO,STEAK,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2365555 3/11/2020 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREA. MUST RELOCATE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORE ONLY BEVERAGES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.#53- MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED EQUIPMENT .MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIROITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 : All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter; FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2290570 DATED 5/28/2019, NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREA. MUST RELOCATE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORE ONLY BEVERAGES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 28, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE ENTRANCE WAY OF THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES AND MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UN USED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE ENTRANCE WAY OF THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE COVER. ICE MACHINE TOP AND FRONT COVER IS BROKEN. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES AND MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, UN USED EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PENITENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEANS 141.3F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS AND NO PAPER TOWELS IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AROUND FRONT COUNTER AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND COUNTER AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALEDOR PAINTED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE CAKED ON ICE CREAM AND ICE BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN SUCH A FASHION SO AS NOT TO CREATE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS'
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND/UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL VENT NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED REAR WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO PATCTH AND RESEAL WALL.
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Apr 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 15, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPERWELL MISSING FOR HAND-PACKED ICE CREAM. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero.
Has Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Y Taqueria Guerrero is inspected around two times per year on average.
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