Taqueria Brito's
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2020
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Brito's, the earliest from 2016. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Taqueria Brito's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 4, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Taqueria Brito's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND NO ASTERISK ON THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THE FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2301012 DATED 7/12/19. #49, 4-602.13- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COOLER GASKETS TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. #55,6-201.11- FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. #55,6-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON UPPER STORAGE ABOVE THE REAR HAND SINK DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WINDOW SILL. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL BELONGING(SHOES,CLOTHES,BLANKET,BAG,BICYCLE) ALL OVER THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREAS FOR THE PERSONAL BELONGING ONLY)NOT IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS,RICE,SALSAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON UPPER STORAGE ABOVE THE REAR HAND SINK DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: GREEN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COOLER GASKETS TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HELPING HANDLING THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN GOING TO THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A BASEBOARD/COVING 4" THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE IST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MANAGER CALLED HER BROTHER IN LAW DURING INSPECTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CARLOS AVILA ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRETCED FROM REPORT #1995927 DATED 3/17/17 #32-FOUND FROZEN AND NOT FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER OR CHILDREN GOING TO THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HELPING HANDLING THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY READY TO EAT HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN AND NOT FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 12, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found black mold like substance around sink faucet in bathroom sink. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install back flow device on utility sink. Found 1 stopper for 3 compartment sink. Instructed must provide 2 additional stoppers to properly wash, rinse, sanitize.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide stem thermometers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Brito's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Brito's on file is from Feb 4, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Brito's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Brito's.
Has Taqueria Brito's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Brito's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Brito's 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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