Taqueria Chile Bravo
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2013
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Score
Taqueria Chile Bravo has been inspected three times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 28, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria Chile Bravo dates to Feb 28, 2013.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.
Taqueria Chile Bravo scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILLS, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL/GRIDDLE, PREP TABLES, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT; EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOXES OBSERVED ON TOP OF UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND SEVEN DOZEN EGGS SETTING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AT WAITRESS STATION AT 69.9F. MANGER DISPOSED OF THE EGGS PUT IN THE GARBAGE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DID NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005 (A).
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BACK AREA BY THE BACK DOOR. ALSO FOUND A ONE INCH OPENING ABOVE THE BACK DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND TAKE SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
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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. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS IN PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. The 1st floor kitchen exposed handsink drain was disconnected upon entry and draining onto the front kitchen floor , employees were able to repair the pipe at this time.
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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. Employees were unable to provide proof they had completeed and passed a certified manager class, no identification was available.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. The sharpening steel handle is encrusted with dried on meat and must be washed, rinsed and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors behind the grill are full of food and grease.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Chile Bravo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Chile Bravo on file is from Feb 28, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Chile Bravo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Chile Bravo.
Has Taqueria Chile Bravo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Chile Bravo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Chile Bravo 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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