Taco Fuego

1648 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Taco Fuego has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Taco Fuego's record stops at Apr 13, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Apr 12, 2010

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE RESTROOM HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING OBSERVED IN THE DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS MISSING AT THE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

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. NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CEMENT BLOCKS, ROCKS, PILES OF WOOD IN THE OUTSIDE AREA AGAINST THE ADJACENT BUILDING AND IN THE BACK CORNER OF THE LOT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Fuego last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Fuego on file is from Apr 13, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Taco Fuego's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Fuego have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Fuego 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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