Taqueria Picazo
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2024
74
Score
TAQUERIA PICAZO, located at 9710 S Commercial Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 9, 2024, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to food preparation, storage, display, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across four previous inspections, TAQUERIA PICAZO has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
43
Aug 10, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Apr 3, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jan 9, 2024 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND BLENDER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAMALES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD PIPES NOT ENCASED IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL OVERHEAD PIPES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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