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Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco

3240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco five times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 31, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. REPLACE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA ABOVE THE T.V. SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS ISIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE COVING/PLASTIC BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT . MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items not properly labeled. Must label potentially hazardous foods (yogurt prepped in pitchers) with date; pre-packaged items (chips, nachos, etc) with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found mail slot in front door in disrepair. Must repair mail slot door and maintain. Coving along base of wall near door in disrepair. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found faucet handle on sink in employee restroom in disrepair (Very difficult to turn handle to the left for hot water, although it does provide hot/cold water.) Must repair and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Found food handlers without hair restraints. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc).
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD OR COVING AROUND REAR STORAGE ROOM.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 25, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: (1)FRONT PREP COOLER LID DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD PREP AREA PROTECTION. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR VERTICAL SEPARATION. (2)MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IS POROUS . MUST SMOOTH WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: (1)MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM .(2) MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSE HAND SINK .
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco on file is from Mar 31, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco.

Has Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamarindo Loco — El Tamarindo Loco 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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