Taqueria Maravatio
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2024
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Score
Taqueria Maravatio has been inspected 16 times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 10, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAILER OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF PREMISES WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE WINDOW AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC TO PURCHASE FOOD PREPARED ON TRAILER . TRAILER IS NOT APPROVED FOR ANY TYPE OF PREPARING/HANDLING/SELLING OF ANY ITEMS BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTD TO REMOVE TRAILER FROM PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BLENDER AND PREPARING LARGE BATCHES OF HORCHATA AND OTHER BEVERAGES IN DINING ROOM ON TABLES AND STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CEASE SUCH OPERATION IN DINING AREA AND USE APPROVED PREPARATION AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED AND PREPARED SALSAS) IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IN WALK IN COOLER. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT BEING UTILIZED ON-SITE WITHOUT VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD, DISCARDED, AND DENATURED ON-SITE. APPROX. 10 LBS AND $50 VALUE DISCARDED. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587582 NOT CORRECTED. 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42/090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA. INST TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 29
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMOM NAME OF FOOD. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD. INSTD TO WEARING PROPER BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEAANBLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Apr 20, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPEATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: CHICKEN 48.5F, PORK TRIPE 50.2 F, AND BEANS 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 270 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $680.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS, CHICKEN AND PORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND(2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE MEN AND WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMENS RESTROOM.
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Aug 26, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON TOILET TANK IN WEST WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN(50.9F) AND BREADED STEAK (49.8F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINEAPPLES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MILK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN MEN TOILET ROOM AND REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET OR MECHANICAL ROOMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE PANS NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, UTENSILS) STORED IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF RAW PORK AND EGGS STORED IMMEDIATLEY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS (CILANTO, ONION, SLICED CUCUMBERS, LEMONS, ORANGES) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY ( IE RAW FOOD ON BOTTOM SHELF). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PREMISES COOKING/PREPARING FOOD/TACOS OUTSIDE AT SIDEWALK CAFE AND HAS HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA. COOKING OUTSIDE ON SIDEWALK IS PROHIBITED. ALL FOOD/UTENSILS IS TO BE STORED INSIDE PREMISES. CUSTOMER SEATING/DINING ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE. INSTD TO REMOVE SINK AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA FOR CUSTOMER/SEATING DINING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 16, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE SIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 12, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SIDE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOOR VENT IN THE SIDS SMALL PREP AREA, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR VENTS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SIDE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A TWO BURNER AND NO VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE THE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITIING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGAN TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITIING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (74F) AT HANDSINKS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED AT WEST END OF PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGAN TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 26, 2018
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITIING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (74F) AT HANDSINKS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED AT WEST END OF PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE MININMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGAN TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Maravatio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Maravatio on file is from Jun 10, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Maravatio?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Maravatio.
Has Taqueria Maravatio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Maravatio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Maravatio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Maravatio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Maravatio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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