Taqueria Cd Hidalgo
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria Cd Hidalgo's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
26
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED COOKED DICED ANIMAL INTESTIN AT TEMP OF 45.8F TO 46F,STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MANAGER STATED FOOS WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 10.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD TONGS ARE HANGED AT HANDLE OF STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PROPERLY STORE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PLASTIC WINDOW ON TOP THE SERVING TABLE(BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND SERVERS) SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.-
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS(ONIONS).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES SPECIALLY UNDER THE GRILLS AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACESMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
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50
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(C) OUT C 01/21/2020 NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE.CLEAN,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE EASLY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ITEMS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(11-19-2024) EVERY THREE YEARS FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/DRINKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE ARTICLE BOXES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND AREA NEAR THE WATER HEAT FURNACE IN THE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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78
Nov 23, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH DEEP FRY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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95
Jun 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WALKED TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, WENT BACK TO THE CONTINUE PREPPING (PICKING CHEESE FROM THE BOWL ONTO A CUSTOMER'S PLATE. AGAIN WITH SAME GLOVES ON DUMPED TRASH INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN BY THE PREP TABLE AND STILL DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HYGIENIC PRACTICES THAT INCLUDE PROPER HAND WASHING AND CHANGE OF GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH DEEP FRY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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58
Nov 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE DOOR COOLER WHICH FOOD(COOKED AND RAW)WAS STORED INSIDE. ANOTHER LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED AT ELECTRICAL BOX IN DINING AREA UNDER THE TY AT NORTH-EAST CORNER. FIVE MICE DROPPINGS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER ACROSS FROM BASEMENT STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND RODENT DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA,SPECIALLY COOLER UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-8-19 REPORT#2288462 #37)3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. #49)4-601.11(C) GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #51)5-205.15 DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #53) 5-501.17 LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM #55) 6-201.11 GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58)PA 100-0367 ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: EXCESS STAGNATE BLACK SLIMY WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(TWO CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED IN BASEMENT)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA SEALED WITH PAPER TOWELS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL SMOOTHLY AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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55
May 8, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 29, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF PREP COOLER. RIGHT DOOR BETWEEN RUBBER GASKET AND HING OF UNIT WITH 6 ADULTS LIVE ROACHES AND OVER TEN LIVE BABY ROACHES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 19, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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 FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL WITH BLACK MOLD. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FROM CONDENSATION OF AIR CONDITIONING DUCT NEAR MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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64
Nov 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AT EAST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.
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90
Apr 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER LINERS AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS AND THAT SMOOTH NON ABSORBANT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SMOKED CEILING TILES AROUND THE HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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86
Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN REAR WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON ONE SIDE, AND BLACK MOLD STAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DERAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MISSING IN DINING AREA, INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, A LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED CRAWLING ON THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACH. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN REAR WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON ONE SIDE, AND BLACK MOLD STAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE. ALSO, THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN SAID AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MISSING IN DINING AREA, INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jan 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BSMT, ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE AND GRILL; ALSO CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER; TOILET ROOM, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS. PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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78
Mar 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED HARDENED GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE GREASE BOX ALSO GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE GREASE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CEILING WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED OR PROVIDE CEILING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ABOVE THE MENTIONED UNIT. VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.ENCRUSTED /BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA.ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN INCLUDED UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALL IN STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RESEAL SAID BASEBOARD WALL. EXCESS FOOD AND GRIMES ON FLOOR VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND BASEBOARD WALL BY THE DISPLAY COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND DIRTY(BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE)CAULKING BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SMOOTHLY REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC BAGS TO STOP LEAKING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS,AND PROPERLY REPAIR FAUCET WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARD WITH DRY CLOTH. WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER,AND KEPT IN EACH WORKING STATION TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(ALONG WALK IN COOLERS)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN THAT MUST BE RENOVED.(TOOLS, ETC.)
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86
Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS ,ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLES.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST ON SHELF UNDER SLICER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DIRT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT MATTRESS ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID AND RIM OF THE CONTAINER, WHICH LEAKS ON GROUND.ALSO OBSERVED WINDOW FAN WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE FROM OUTSIDE UNIT,NO COVER, GREASE IS LEAKING ON FLOOR/CEMENT AND ON WINDOW LEDGE.OBSERVED FLIES ACTIVITIES AROUND THAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND WINDOW FAN ALSO PROVIDE WINDOW COVER FOR THE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MEAT SLICER, FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STOVE UNDER THE BURNERS,FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FREEZERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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78
Feb 1, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Cd Hidalgo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo.
Has Taqueria Cd Hidalgo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Cd Hidalgo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria Cd Hidalgo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Cd Hidalgo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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