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Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre

4318 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2023
78
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre dates to Oct 27, 2023.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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78
Oct 3, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP BOX INSTALLED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre on file is from Oct 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre.

Has Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Restaurante Costa Alegre means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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