Taqueria El Norte
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2010
86
Score
TAQUERIA EL NORTE, located at 114 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 23, 2010. This inspection resulted in a score of 86 and noted three minor violations concerning food and non-food contact surfaces, flooring, and refrigeration thermometers. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 23, 2010 Inspection
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Prep cooler rubber door gaskets ripped, by cookline. Must repair or replace damaged gaskets.
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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. Observed cracks/crevices along wall base throughout prep area. Must seal all cracks/crevices throughout kitchen.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide thermometers for all coolers.
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