Taqueria La Ciudad

5005 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2021
67
Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria La Ciudad is a Mexican / Latin located at 5005 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 2, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Mar 12, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
35
Oct 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Mar 1, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 26, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 27, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 24, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
86
May 10, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 8, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 29, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Violations — Apr 22, 2021 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER & WALL TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR COOLERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR PORCH.RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)