Taqueria Jamay

601 W 43Rd St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Jamay three times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria Jamay since Jul 15, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taqueria Jamay on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2016

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS IN REAR AROUND WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT GRILL WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED DURING INSPECTION.

Feb 10, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT REAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING ALONG WALLBASE AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

May 5, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Jamay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jamay on file is from Jul 15, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Taqueria Jamay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jamay have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Jamay 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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