Taqueria Ochoa's #2

3107 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2019

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at Taqueria Ochoa's #2 is from Mar 19, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 10 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Taqueria Ochoa's #2's latest score of 45 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PREPARING TO HANDLE TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE ONLY RINSED HIS HANDS (LESS THAN 10-15 SECONDS), NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED/PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND DISHES STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AND KEEP HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (RULE 5-205.11A) FOR CITATION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN DOOR STRIP AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE MOP SINK AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.

Aug 21, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS (OLD OWNERS EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BRING USED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Ochoa's #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Ochoa's #2 on file is from Mar 19, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Ochoa's #2?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Ochoa's #2.

Has Taqueria Ochoa's #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Ochoa's #2 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Ochoa's #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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