Taqueria Atotonilco #2
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 28 inspections at Taqueria Atotonilco #2 stretching back to 2011. Taqueria Atotonilco #2 was last inspected on Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS THOUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVDD STORED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE SPACE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM CANVASS INSPECTION ON 2/28/2024 (INSPECTION NO. 2590248): #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WITH MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.
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67
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
16
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL/PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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70
Feb 6, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2549921 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #37-BULK CONTAINERS IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. #49-MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FANS IN REAR PREP AREA, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING VENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM SUCH AS; BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON PRODUCT NAME.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MEAT DEBRIS IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND SHELVING RACKS OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOLLOWING FLOORS AND MAINTAIN; DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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78
Jan 28, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER'S AND PLACE IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM SUCH AS; BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON PRODUCT NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP IN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MEAT DEBRIS IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND SHELVING RACKS OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOLLOWING FLOORS AND MAINTAIN; DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL TO CHECK EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR PATRONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
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Feb 24, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN MAIN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE TILES IN BOTH FRONT PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WARPED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.
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74
Jan 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jan 19, 2021
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2373479 ON JUNE 10, 2020: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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74
Jun 10, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(53.4F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW/MARINATED BEEF 52-54F(100LBS), DICED TOMATOES 49F(20LBS), COOKED RICE 50F(3LBS AND)RAW EGGG 48.2 (1LB). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 124lBS OF FOOD VALVED AT $1,600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND SHELVING RACKS OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(SALSA) WITH THE DATE MADE OR USE BY DATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3 COMP SINK AND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 4 drawer cooler in front prep area: Chicken @ 54.9F; cheese @ 54.3F; and ham @ 55.2F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator discarded 6lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be approximately $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods without proper labels in walk in cooler. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 4 drawer cooler in disrepair in front prep area. Drawers do not properly close/damaged gaskets, duct tape used as a means of repair, etc. Instructed must repair unit to allow drawers to properly close. Duct tape must be removed. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling tiles in front of hood over cook line, and on ceiling vent cover in women's restroom. Must detail clean and sanitize ceilings. Must maintain same.
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LETTUCE AND PEPPER BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREAS, IN WATER HEATER ROOM, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN TAQUERIA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WALK-IN COOLER WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 4-DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL IN TAQUERIA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. 4-DRAWER COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS 55.2F AND CHICKEN 52.8F STORED IN 4-DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED TISSUE STUFFED DOWN DRAIN AND BASIN FILLED WITH FOIL LINED CARDBOARD AND CELL PHONE, BROWN WATER DISPENSING FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP AREAS, WATER HEATER ROOM, REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LETTUCE AND PEPPER BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREAS, IN WATER HEATER ROOM, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WALK-IN COOLER WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED STEAK, BREAD, TORTILLAS, LETTUCE ONION SLICED TOMATOES AND AVOCADO WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TORTAS, AND TACOS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE UTENSILS, TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LARGE BULK CONTAINER LIDS A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON CONTAINER LID STORED ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN JUICE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL MEAT REFRIGERATION COOLERS OF MEAT JUICES. CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT HOT LINE AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING IN FRONT OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, AND VENTS AT CEILING IN WASHROOMS ALSO WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GROUTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUNDS FOR FLIES. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF UNDER FRONT GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR COOLER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DINING ROOM CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS ONT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND REAR MEAT COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR MEAT COOLER WALLS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING IN PRODUCE COOLER.
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOPS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE ALL TILES. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT FRONT JUICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPILLS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING AT JUICE PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ALSO AT PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
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74
Sep 27, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.UPON INSPECTION,OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING SEVERAL STEAK TORTA SANDWICHES,USING BARE HANDS TOUCHING ALL INGREDIENTS(COOKED STEAK,RAW TOMATOES,LETTUCE,RAW ONIONS) AND NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS,AND USE UTENSILS FOR MINIMIZED CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( STEAK,PORK,RICE,BEANS,ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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90
Jun 27, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS PREPPED/COOKED IN COOLERS FIFO
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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 INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK IN PREP AREA-JUICE,COOKING.
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Jun 1, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL MEAT,FOODS PREPPED,COOKED IN COOLERS-FIFO.
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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 INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINKS IN PREP AREAS-JUICE,COOKING.
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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.FOUND UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE LIDS ON STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Atotonilco #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Atotonilco #2 on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Atotonilco #2?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Atotonilco #2.
Has Taqueria Atotonilco #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Atotonilco #2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Atotonilco #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Atotonilco #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Atotonilco #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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