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Slugo's Taco's

537 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Slugo's Taco's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Slugo's Taco's since Nov 6, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Slugo's Taco's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, RANGING FROM 68.7F TO 91.6F., BEING HOT HELD ON A PREP TABLE. GROUND BEEF, 68.7F, 8 LBS., VALUED AT $15, CHOPPED STEAK, 73.9F, 12 LBS., VALUED AT $40, CHICKEN, 91.6F, 8LBS., VALUED AT $25 SLICED TOMATOES, 72.6F, 1 LBS., VALUED AT $3. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD FOOD AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, AND BEEF) ARE BRING PREPARED OR SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK, AND ALL KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZIE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM HOODS AND FILTERS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
74
Mar 25, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 10, 2015
License
10 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 NUMEROUS LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR AND IN SEWER IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/15.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRI AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,IN A LARGE DIRT MOUND OPENING IN REAR YARD AND LEADING TO BASEMENT ON STAIRS AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI AN MAINTAIN.REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND LIGHT FIXTURES AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SNK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slugo's Taco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slugo's Taco's on file is from Nov 6, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slugo's Taco's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slugo's Taco's.

Has Slugo's Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slugo's Taco's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Slugo's Taco's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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