Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2023
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Inspectors have visited Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto five times, with records going back to 2023. Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto was last inspected on Dec 15, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto dates to Dec 15, 2023.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO ROACHES IN FACILITY, IN DINING AREA CRAWLING ON CEILING BEAM AND IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR EXIT CRAWLING ON CEILING NEAR PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/11/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY , IN AREAS SUCH AS IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT DOOR TRACKS ON LEFT SIDE, NEXT TO LEG BASE OF SHELF IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM SAID AREAS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Dec 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 9 ROACHES IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, 2 IN DINING ROOM ON WALLS, 1 OUTSIDE KITCHEN DOOR, 1 ON DOOR OF FREEZER, 1 ON TOP OF FREEZER, 1 IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON WALL, 1 ON WALL NEXT TO FREEZER AND 1 AT BASE OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/4/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ON DINING ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALLS, BEHIND STOVE, REAR EXIT IN CORNERS, ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, ON TOP OF POT ON BOTTOM SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON LOWER WHITE SHELF IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF BLACK REFRIGERATOR AND IN CORNER NEXT TO BLACK REFRIGERATOR ON NORTHSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Nov 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING AREA NEAR EXTRA TABLES ALONG WALL, CRAWLING ON REAR OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, CRAWLING ON WALL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM, CRAWLING ON WALL LEADING INTO KITCHEN NEAR REFRIGERATORS, ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON CEILING LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/24/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER AND ON EXTERIOR AT TOP ON SIGNAGE, ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA IN BETWEEN EXTRA TABLES ALONG WALL, UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS NEAR TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND SANITIZE INTERIOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OF SHELVES OF STORAGE RACK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 16, 2023
License
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISION SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED TO TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN DINING ROOM NEAR HOT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES OR RELOCATE HOT SERVING LINE INTO KITCHEN IN PREP AREA TO ALLOW ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR LARGE ROACHES, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND KITCHEN AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TWO SMALL FLIES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE DOOR BLACK FREEZER IN REAR OF DINING AREA ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT LOCKED, FREEZER WILL BE USED FOR TORTILLA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LOCK ON FREEZER DOOR TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPES FROM WASHROOM AND GREASE TRAP LEADING INTO KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN WITH NO AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND WHITE PIPE. OBSERVED DAMAGED BRICK WALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT ABOVE WALL VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WALL VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN TWO DOOR BLACK REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD SMALL ROACHES IN FREEZER ABOVE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto on file is from Dec 15, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto.
Has Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto 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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