Takito Grill

601 W 43Rd St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Takito Grill has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Takito Grill dates to Oct 6, 2014.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Takito Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE CUTTING BOARD AND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE,TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THREE STORAGE TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Jan 30, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE(BEANS, RICE, AND SUGAR)

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

Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.

May 22, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER BATHROOMS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WATER IN CUTOMER BATHROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 3, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2012

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED AT 51.5F.MUST MAKE REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.

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.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CO.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PRRFED AT BOTTOM AREAS,1/4 GAP.MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN WALLS/CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND IN BOTH WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR.ALSO GRILL IN REAR NOT VENTED.MUST INSTALL VENTILATION OVER GRILL TO THE ROOF OR REMOVE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR NOT BEING USED/NOT WORKING MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Takito Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Takito Grill on file is from Oct 6, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Takito Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Takito Grill.

Has Takito Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Takito Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Takito Grill 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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