Taco Spot

9422 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Spot has three inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Taco Spot is from Jul 21, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Taco Spot's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 54-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED AND EXCESSIVE EQUIPMENT,COOLER,WASHING MACHINE,WEEDS,ETC IN REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Jul 31, 2013

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR.

Jul 15, 2013

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 57.3F AND PREP COOLER 62.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, LEDGES, AND AROUND WATER HEATER IN FURNACE, ROOM. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR SOUTH STORAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PROVIDE SCREENS FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY SMALL BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Spot on file is from Jul 21, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Spot?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Spot.

Has Taco Spot's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Spot 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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