Taco & Submarine

7201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Taco & Submarine's record stops at Aug 11, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR.

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WEST WASHROOM.

Aug 11, 2010

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco & Submarine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco & Submarine on file is from Aug 11, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Taco & Submarine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco & Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco & Submarine 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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