Tacos El File

1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 8, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Tacos El File. Tacos El File was last inspected on Feb 8, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Tacos El File since Feb 8, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tacos El File on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 8, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2011

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TURN ON THE DISLAY FREEZER SO THE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CHECKED.

Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAINS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL THE RUSTY SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO THE FRYER.

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. Clean and repair the walls, baseboards and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Replace the missing ceiling above the prep area shelf behind the hood.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El File last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El File on file is from Feb 8, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tacos El File's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El File have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El File 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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