Taqueria Los Compadres

6600 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taqueria Los Compadres stretching back to 2010. On Mar 18, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Taqueria Los Compadres's record stops at Mar 18, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taqueria Los Compadres is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILES NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 8, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2010

License

6 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: 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. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE THIS ESTABLISHMENTS NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE SIDES.

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. PROVIDE A SPRING OR OTHER DOOR CLOSERS TO THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE STARTING TO RUST. INSTD. TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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.THE FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT.INSTD. TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT IT. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: 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. THE UTILITY SINK HAS THREADS ON THE FAUCET INSTD TO REMOVE THREADS SO NO HOSE CAN BE ATTACHED SO NO BACK FLOW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Los Compadres last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Compadres on file is from Mar 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Taqueria Los Compadres' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Los Compadres 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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