Tacos Garcia
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Tacos Garcia has 16 inspections in the public record. On Mar 20, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Tacos Garcia is from Mar 20, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tacos Garcia on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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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 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WITH CLEAR WATER BACKING UP IN SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINKS DRAINS PROPERLY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT SEWER BACKUP PROBLEM SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST STORE ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PAPER TOWELS ON THE BAR GLASS STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BLACK BUILDUP IN THE CAULK AROUND THE MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN SURFACES, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 100 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, FISH, CHICKEN, EGGS, SOUP, AND PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-55.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PAPER TOWELS ON THE BAR GLASS STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BLACK BUILDUP IN THE CAULK AROUND THE MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK, CLEAN SURFACES, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly date in walk in freezer, and walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving racks that head peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around washbowl in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners). floors in front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall tiles in women's bathroom that were damaged, broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS BEHIND A CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALLBASE OF THE REAR BAR AREAS,ON FLOOR IN CORNERS INSIDE THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET,FRONT INSIDE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ,ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES,EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL HOLES WHERE NOTED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE PENETRATIONS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
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Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WATER IS LUKE WARM, READING 88.0'F, UPON INSPECTION WHEN SUPERVISOR CAME, RE-TOOK WATER TEMP., NOW READING 128.'F, PLUMBER ON PREMISES, STATED HE NEEDED TO INSTALL A NEW THERMAL CUP, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WHEN BUSINESS IN NOT IN OPERATION CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, AND RUST, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPING FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER COUNTER, AND IN BAR AREA UNDER SEATS, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Jan 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS KITCHEN AREA UNDER 3 COMP SINK,UNDER CHEST FREEZER AT REAR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL AROUND ALL PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREA,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.Consumer advisory must be posted.
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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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,DEEP FRYER,BEHIND REAR SERVICE BAR,ICE MACHINE ETC,REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR FLOORING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALLL CLUTTER FROM REAR CLOSET AREAS.
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Jul 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OUTER WALLS OF WALLS OF WALK IN FREEZER RUSTING,INSTRUCTED REPAIR.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AT REAR,AND FLLOOR UNDER TABLE BY HAND WASH SINK AT REAR BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS.
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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. MUST REPAIR OPEN OR MISSING CEILING TILE AT FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO VENTS ON CEILING IN TOILETS WTTH DUSTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Garcia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Garcia on file is from Mar 20, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Garcia?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tacos Garcia.
Has Tacos Garcia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos Garcia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacos Garcia means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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