Taco Joint
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2019
82
Score
The TACO JOINT, located at 1969 N Halsted St in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on September 20, 2019, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations concerning wiping cloths, utensil storage, and the cleanliness of food contact surfaces. Across fifteen inspections, TACO JOINT has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Jan 18, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Sep 10, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
May 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 31, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
May 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 14, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 19, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Jun 14, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 12, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 2, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Sep 20, 2019 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN SHELF IN DISH ROOM, SHELF BEING HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE & PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE THE BROKE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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