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Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill

2007-2009 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2013
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2011, Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 21, 2013. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill is from Jun 21, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME BULBS OUT IN KITCHEN; REPLACE FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS, STORE WITH MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK IN WASHROOM NEAR UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF MOP. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP HEAD.
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Apr 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The kitchen ceiling is stained, clean or replace the soiled tiles.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: The kitchen is dark, repair burned out lighting so your cooks can see.
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90
Feb 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE,THE LARGE OVEN AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE STORE ROOM AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill on file is from Jun 21, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill.

Has Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ta Camaron Mexican Grill Inc. — Abuelo's Mexican Grill 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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