Taqueria La Ciudad
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2021
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Score
Taqueria La Ciudad appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taqueria La Ciudad on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PESTS AND RODENTS. OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW BROKEN WITH GLASS MISSING AND NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND THE HAND WASHING SINK STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS ON SITE AND IN THE OUTDOOR BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER BACKING UP INTO THE SINK AND WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD(CHEESE) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(51.8F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS VALUED AT $65. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(TOILET ROOMS, PREP AREA, DINING AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA)AND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WHITE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND THE HAND WASHING SINK STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS ON SITE AND IN THE OUTDOOR BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PESTS AND RODENTS. OBSERVED FRONT WINDOW BROKEN WITH GLASS MISSING AND NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED PORK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM. 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. SHALL USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF MULTIPLE COUNTERS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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Oct 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Must provide written clean up policy for clean up of vomit and diarheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Must provide proof that all employees are aware of employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in refrigeration without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light out in rear of prep area. Observed no proper lighting in 2 door cooler in rear of prep area. Must provide, repair and/or replace. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All Chicago food sanitation managers must provide proof of allergen training.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed exposed hand sink with hand sanitizer in place of soap. Instructed may not use hand sanitizer, unless hands have been washed with soap first. Instructed must keep soap (and sanitary means to dry hands) at hand sink at all times. Operator provided soap for exposed hand sink and removed hand sanitizer. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed all potentially hazardous foods and dry storage items without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must label all dry storage items with name. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water in basement on floor. Must keep floors clean and dry. Observed excessive debris, dirt build up and clutter on floors under exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in prep area. Must remove all items and elevate at least 3 inches above the floors. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintains same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed light out in rear of prep area. Observed no proper lighting in 2 door cooler in rear of prep area. Must provide, repair and/or replace. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while handling food in prep area. Must provide proper hair restraints (hair nets, hats, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
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Jan 26, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT(PANS, POTS, CONTAINERS) AND UTENSILS(SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PREP COOLER. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA BY 2-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR COOLER AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PREMISES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST COMPLY.
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE STOVE AND REAR STORAGE SHELVING, ALSO 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO UPON REINSPECTION MUST HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PREMISES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST COMPLY.
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Oct 27, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD NOT SEALED BEHIND FRONT HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT NOZZLE SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO THE SPRAYER IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS 1ST FLOOR, STORAGE AND RESTROOMS. 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, AND RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1151962 DATED 2/7/2014 #33 CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVERS, AND DEFROST REAR FREEZER.#34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP. SINK, AND MENS RESTROOM.# 41 PROPANE TANKS 8 STILL IN BASEMENT NOT REMOVED FROM BUILDING, CLUTTER STILL IN YARD ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.NEED TO CORRECT BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR 6".
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT NOZZLE SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO THE SPRAYER IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE ADDITIONAL PROPANE TANKS 1 SMALL, 1 MEDIUM, 1 LARGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BASEMENT OF THIS 2 STORY BUILDING. BASEMENT CLUTTERED NEED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLE. ALSO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, DRFROST/CLEAN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN MENS RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR CEILING FRONT (WATER DAMAGED FROM 2ND. FLOOR). NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT, NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR YARD(EQUIPMENT USED FOR SUMMER FEST) NEED TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP CLEAN.
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Jan 24, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND REPAINT. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT AT SHLEVES IN REACH IN COOLERS OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EUIPMENT IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. (UNUSED STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR)
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May 10, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 8, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS/GNATS FLYING THRU-OUT PREMISES AND 18 ON WALLS AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,6-RODENT DROPPINGS/RAT DROPPINGS,AND ANIMAL FECES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO REAR AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOORS,1/4 INCH AREAS. MUST REPAIR. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOOD EQUIPMENT/COOKING NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OPENING/HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 43.1F-MUST ADJUST THERMOSTAT TO ACHIEVE INTERNAL TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, ALL DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, AND CAN OPENER BASE ATTACHED TO 3 COMP. SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL TRACES OF DRIPPED PAINT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD AROUND DOORWAY LEADING INTO BASEMENT. REMOVE DRIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS AT FRONT DOOR AREA. FINISH PAINTING WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Ciudad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Ciudad on file is from Apr 22, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Ciudad?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Ciudad.
Has Taqueria La Ciudad's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Ciudad have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Ciudad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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