Super Hugo Tacos

3107 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Super Hugo Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Super Hugo Tacos since Sep 18, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Jan 10, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,HALLWAY,AROUND TOILET AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LOOSE AND MISSSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER UNDER COUNTER.MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS FROM ADJACENT OFFICE AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS,FURNACE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE/HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CONNECTED .MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN UNIT AT 135.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND FILLING SINK BASIN ABOVE RIM IN FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ROLLED UP RUG NEAR MOP SINK,HOT WATER TANK AND FURNANCE,REAR LEDGE UNDER SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD TIED TO REAR OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,HALLWAY,AROUND TOILET AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LOOSE AND MISSSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER UNDER COUNTER.MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS FROM ADJACENT OFFICE AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS,FURNACE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: MUST POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRY AND INSIDE FOR VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Hugo Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Hugo Tacos on file is from Sep 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super Hugo Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Super Hugo Tacos.

Has Super Hugo Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Super Hugo Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Super Hugo Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.