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Taco Fresco

23 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2015
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taco Fresco stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Taco Fresco is from Jan 2, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco Fresco on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
95
Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND REAR PREP AREA CEILING LEAKING AND DRIPPING OVER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, PREP TABLE WAS MOVED AND A BUCKET PLACED UNDER LEAK, NO FOOD WAS AFFECTED BY LEAK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
16
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTE ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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86
Dec 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT 2 DOOR MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 8, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AND JUST PUT ON GLOVES AFTER CLEANING THEN HANDLING FOOD. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WENT AROUND WITH ME DURING THE INSPECTION DID THE SAME, JUST PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND BEGAN PREPARING FOOD ORDERS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, CLEANING,ETC. CITATION #78203-13 ISSUED.
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AND PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUT FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK FAUCET.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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78
Jan 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. DISPOSABLE SPOONS AND CUPS USED AS FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
31
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. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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90
Jan 19, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD KNOBS AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET ARE HARD TO TURN AND LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Fresco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Fresco on file is from Jan 2, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Fresco?

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

Has Taco Fresco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Fresco 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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