Taqueria La Playita

3839 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2012
70
Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria La Playita has been inspected three times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2012. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Taqueria La Playita's record stops at Jun 26, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria La Playita's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER HOOD
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP & REACH IN COOLER.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF COFFEE PREP AREA,ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,UNDER EASLE,NEAR 1ST FL. REAR EXIT DOOR.HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW.REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW,WHILE (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE & POST FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER HOOD.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP & REACH IN COOLER.
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Apr 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Playita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Playita on file is from Jun 26, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Playita?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Playita.

Has Taqueria La Playita's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Playita have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Playita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.