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Taqueria Morelia

3943 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria Morelia has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 4, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria Morelia since Jan 4, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria Morelia trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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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
Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PAPPER TOWL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AREA/LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/REPAINT RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BSMT AREA,& RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY
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Dec 21, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//ON INSPECTION I OBSERVED COOKED SPANISH RICE IN PAN 30LBS IN REACH IN COOLER TEMP AT 50.0F, NO TIME OR TEMP ON CONTAINER OR A LOG SHEET ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.MGMT VOLUNTEREED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEM $75.00 30LBS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN STORAGE TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION.
31
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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PAPPER TOWL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AREA/LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/REPAINT RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BSMT AREA,& RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
33
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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Morelia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Morelia on file is from Jan 4, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Morelia?

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

Has Taqueria Morelia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Morelia have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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