Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana

605 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2025. 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 three violations each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: No discard date on cooked food containers ( beef, chicken... ) that are held in front prep cooler for than 24hours. Instructed manager to provide discard date, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink faucet in poor repair, hot water knob is hard to turn, Instructed to repair to wash hands as needed.

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test paper on site for 3-comp sanitizer solution, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Minor leak noted under 3-comp sink drain line. instructed to repair.

Apr 28, 2022

License

5 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ON VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND VENT IN UNISEX RESTROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana 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 Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fons - Plant Based Cafe — Taquira Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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