Tacontento

3500 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2022
67
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for TACONTENTO, located at 3500 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, was conducted on December 15, 2022, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 67 with eight minor violations. Notable observations from this inspection included adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible thermometers, and prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display. Across fourteen scored inspections, TACONTENTO has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Oct 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Sep 24, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Apr 16, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 24, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
43
Mar 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 16, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 15, 2022 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)--OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)