Taqueria Ochoa
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2010
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The inspection history at Taqueria Ochoa is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 1, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 1, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria Ochoa 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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Inspection History
Sep 1, 2010
Tag Removal
9 minor violations.
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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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS & GRILL TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALLBASE & FLOOR IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS .
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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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & REAR YARD.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.8 F. WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.
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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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER COOKED BEEF 46.3-56.6 F,SLICED HAM 47.8 F,COOKED STEAK 49.2 F,SLICED TOMATO 46.9 F.COOKED STEAK 105.2 F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX.10 LBS.$20.
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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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS & GRILL TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALLBASE & FLOOR IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS .
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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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & REAR YARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Ochoa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Ochoa on file is from Sep 1, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Ochoa?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Ochoa.
Has Taqueria Ochoa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Ochoa have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Ochoa 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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