Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2024
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Score
Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2015. On Jun 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER (57.8F AND REACH-IN COOLER (49.4F)NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVE COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER PORK 61.3F, CHEESE 60.4F, SOUR CREAM 60.2F, BEEF 59.7F, DICED TOMATOES 58.7F, FISH 57.3F, CHICKEN 48.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 149.8F, BEANS 150.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.0 F WITH NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRAYS UNDER THE TWO, MINIATURE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TRAYS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GREAS BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILET AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED FAN GUARD NOT SECURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE UNDER ICE MACHINE, INSIDE FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, HAND WASHING SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLE, REFRIGERATOR, AND FURANCE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT OF STEAK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GREAS BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRANIPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND TOILET AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED FAN GUARD NOT SECURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS INFORMING CUSTOMERS MASKS ARE TO BE WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Sep 16, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, STEAK AND BEEF IN PREP COOLER WITH NO LABELS INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SUCH AS SPICES IN LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LIDS,NON-FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS KEYS STORED OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DECLUTTER ITEMS TO PREVENT THOSE ITEMS FROM FALLING INTO THE FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT COOLERS NOT CLEANED OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311702 DATE 9-4-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS, RACKS AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED OPEN CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CEILING: SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PROTECT FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FALLING FROM THE BEAMS AND PIPING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sep 4, 2019
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC PROVIDE. MUST INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE TABLE BY WALK IN COOLER THATS USED FIR DRY STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITAERY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (PIC) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 15, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND CONCRETE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 24, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH IMPROPER COVING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND CONCRETE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 18 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74F-89F, 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 75F, 10 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, 4 DOZEN COOKED TAMALES AT 50F, 16 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-99F, 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 50F, AND 1 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED A VENT LEAKING ON THE CEILING ABOVE BAGS OF TORTILLA CHIPS AND CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FROM UNDER THE LEAKING VENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED A POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILINGS AND CONCRETE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH IMPROPER COVING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK RUSTY.MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 7, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE TO LOWER WALLS IN THE STORAGE AND TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo on file is from Jun 13, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo.
Has Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Don Chilo — Taqueria Chilo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
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