Taqueria El Dorado

3040 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria El Dorado is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 23, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria El Dorado's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSE HAND SINK .

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR AT BACK ENTRANCE IS DIRTY . NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls behind deep fryer and chopping board are soiled. Need to be detailed clean.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Need to provide refrigeration and metal stem thermometers.

Jul 2, 2012

License

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor in boiler/furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, wall in bathroom had gaps, peeling paint by door frame, shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Broken light shield in bathroom shall be replaced, missing light shield in rear kitchen area shall be provided.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Bathroom was missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Dorado last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Dorado on file is from Apr 23, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Dorado?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Dorado.

Has Taqueria El Dorado's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Dorado have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Dorado 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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