Tacos Garcia
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2019
50
Score
TACOS GARCIA, located at 3327-3329 W Armitage Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 20, 2019, with a score of 50. This inspection identified four major and six minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and proper date marking. Despite this recent high-risk finding, TACOS GARCIA has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 16 recorded evaluations.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Dec 5, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 20, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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