Taqueria La Familia

3131 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2020

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Taqueria La Familia. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 14, 2020. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 14, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria La Familia trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2020

License

2 major violations. 13 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, WASHROOMS)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Familia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Familia on file is from Jul 14, 2020. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Familia?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Familia.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria La Familia means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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