Taqueria El Primazo

2925 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2017

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 27, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Taqueria El Primazo's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 27, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Taqueria El Primazo's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 27, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Nov 24, 2017

License

5 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: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP/DOOR THRESHOLD AT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER MOP SINK ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPE ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL GAP AROUND CEILING PIPE ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND SEAL LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER MOP SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Primazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Primazo on file is from Nov 27, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Primazo?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Primazo.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Primazo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Primazo 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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