Taco Del Mar

3955 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Taco Del Mar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Taco Del Mar is from Feb 17, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ONCE FOOD CAN HAS BEEN OPENED FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED TO A FOOD CONTAINER(KEEP IT COVERED).

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. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA, ALSO ELEVATED ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.LEVEL FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO OFFICE DESK.

Jan 21, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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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.PUT MICROWAVE UP ON COUNTER.

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.CLEAN PANINI MACHINE(GREASE).

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING. PREP SINK HOLE ON DRAINBOARD. MOP SINK DRAIN COVER LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOOD STEM THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED. PROVIDE IT.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.PROVIDE NO SMOKING SIGN FOR THE PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Del Mar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Del Mar on file is from Feb 17, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Taco Del Mar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Del Mar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Del Mar 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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