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Taqueria El Pikante

4147 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria El Pikante has five inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2016. 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 El Pikante dates to Apr 28, 2016.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria El Pikante is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN IN DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS A NON POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED. SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK JUST FOR HANDWASHING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING.
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Jan 24, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Jan 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Pikante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Pikante on file is from Apr 28, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Pikante?

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Pikante have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Pikante 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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