Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos

6242 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COOKED READY-TO-EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK COVER.

Oct 18, 2012

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE OLD GREASE BUILD UPO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR STORAGE SHELF IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: WALLS IN FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 9, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: WALLS IN FOOD PREP/DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

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

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LEAK IN REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR.

Aug 23, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 7, 2011

License

2 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. 1 REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.4 DEGREES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINK NEED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos on file is from Feb 13, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos.

Has Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurante Y Taqueria Los Payasos 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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