Tacos Don Gabino

3144 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Tacos Don Gabino. On Mar 24, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Tacos Don Gabino is from Mar 24, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food handler requirements met”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tacos Don Gabino is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2016
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION ALL MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. MUST CORRECT
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST CORRECT
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER OR PROOF OF CONTAINER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST CORRECT
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH SPLATTER MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING MUST REPAIR.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REGRIGERATION IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Don Gabino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Don Gabino on file is from Mar 24, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Don Gabino?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Don Gabino.

Has Tacos Don Gabino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Don Gabino have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Don Gabino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.