Tacos Place's 1

3748 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 28, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tacos Place's 1 is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 28, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 28, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tacos Place's 1 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 28, 2010

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT BEING STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE

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 REPAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES BY REAR DOOR

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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS

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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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 REPLACE BASEBOARDS AT BASE OF WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Place's 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Place's 1 on file is from Sep 28, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tacos Place's 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Place's 1 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Place's 1 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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