Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “approved thawing methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WAHING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Dec 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING, WASHROOM).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THEIR ORINGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME SUCH AS SALT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM AS LINER FOR PIPING IN THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WALKWAY SURROUNDING THE BUILDING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FLAT GRILL. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WASHROOM CEILING FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH WORKING WASHROOM CEILING FAN.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEATIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FREEZER IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT DISH WASH AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND ALL PREP AREA SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALL AND SHELVES AT DISH WASH ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS CREVICES BETWEEN SHELVES AND WALL.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS. FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN APRON BEING STORED ON A SHELF IN THE RESTROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE LINENS (APRONS)AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND WASH CLOTH ON TOP OF COUNTER TOP.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A CHILD(4-5YEAR OLD) WALK INTO THE PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST NOT HAVE ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ANYTIME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUT PROVIDE FOR THE ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS LET OUT OF ONE COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINS FROM THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT BACKING UP FROM THE COMPARTMENTS AND SEEPING OUT OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ONTO THE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; MUST USE PROPER FREEZER BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP TABLE AND OTHER SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES (WHEELS AND LEGS) OF GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO DOOR; REATTACH OR REPLACE SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP. (TWO OBSERVED ON PREMISES).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, CRATES AND OTHER ITEMS)OUTSIDE OF RESTAURANT IN THE REAR YARD; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IF NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BATHROOM,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FREEZER IN DISH AREA,
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May 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE FOR CLEAN POTS AND PANS AND CONTAINERS. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SHELVES WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS/DISHES . MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATOR, AND TWO DEEP FRYERS, CART, ETC NOT BEING USED, OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM AND AT DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS, AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOM AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 15, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NOTE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS, (2 SMALL PLATES, 3 KNIVES AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOILED CLEANING TOWELS) INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. ARTICLES REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NOTED THE 3PART SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DIVIDER INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILL WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM AND AT DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS, AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOM AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 2, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER., COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FRONT AND REAR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND VIDEO POKER MACHINE, FRONT COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria.
Has Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Potosi,Inc. — El Potosi Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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