Taco Chino
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2014
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Score
Taco Chino has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 7, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Taco Chino's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not dated. Instructed to date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exhaust and filter, prep counter, cutting boards and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING HER HANDS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE MOP CLOSET AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST REPAIR EXIT DOOR TRIMMIMG(LOOSE)AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.(FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER).
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Mar 22, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 2PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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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. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS, BRUSH AND GLOVES INSIDE SINK, ALSO THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND ITEMS FROM SINK. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jan 11, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIDED FOOD MANGER ON SITE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3 COMP. SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.// SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Chino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Chino on file is from Feb 7, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Chino?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Chino.
Has Taco Chino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Chino have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Chino 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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