Taqueria El Herradero
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2024
78
Score
Taqueria El Herradero appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Taqueria El Herradero was last inspected on Mar 14, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Taqueria El Herradero is from Mar 14, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria El Herradero's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED FOODS IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER BEING OFFERED FOR SALE/SERVICE AND ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE: COOKED CHICKEN (2/29/24), COOKED PICADILLO (2/23/24), COOKED CESINA (BEEF) 2/29/24, COOKED TRIPE (3/4/24). ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS TO PLACE ON TACOS: CHEESE, ONIONS, CILANTRO. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. PRIORITY. FOOD HANDLER WEARING SINGLE SERVICE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/22 REPORT 2555885: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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May 17, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND FURNACE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED 0N 6/24/19 REPORT 2294090 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: see 60
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED NUTS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED NUTS WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE SMALL CONTAINERS OF SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. ALUMINUM FOIL ON ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Apr 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, MEAT, AND CHIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC. ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER. CLEAN HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUUD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD BAGGIES, ZIP LOCK ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER ONLY NO NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO TO LABEL THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM IT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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90
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE GOODS. REPLACE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN DRINK MACHINE AT NOZZLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION UNIT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE TWO REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS.INSTD. TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE ON THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Herradero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Herradero on file is from Mar 14, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Herradero?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Herradero.
Has Taqueria El Herradero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Herradero 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 Herradero 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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