Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres
Last inspected: May 22, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres was last inspected on May 22, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres is from May 22, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres' latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCT FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.---------MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE COUNTER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AT SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE ARE INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP, BEHIND FRONT BAR AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed plaster, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace or repair using a non-toxic finish.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Excess grease build-up on exterior of grease trap beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink,sides of kitchen cooking equipments,hood above stove also manual can opener attached to prep table. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors are dirty beneath the front bar 3 compartment sink and seal opening on floor same area.Clean floors in detail.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling inside the walk-in-cooler not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Seal noticeable openings on kitchen ceiling above the 2 door cooler must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No mechanical ventilation inside the mens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in the rear storage room near the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to clean and organize and remove clutter due to potential pest harborage.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bar area need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area, dining area, and bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Oct 23, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.-------NOTED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND SEATS/BENCHES, PLASTIC BAGS, PAPERS ETC. STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE TO 1ST THEN TO 2ND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 557562 DATE: 09-23-11 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. #31 - Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. #32 - Storage shelves in coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. #33 - Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage shelves and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. #36 - Light bulbs in prep area not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs. #41 - Unnecessary articles stored in rear and basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize all supplies.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RUST OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER,DOUGH MIXER, PIZZA/PASTA MAKER, PREP SHELVES AND TABLE, METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED DUE TO HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.-------NOTED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage shelves and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear and basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize all supplies.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. HANDSINK NEEDS RECAULKING
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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. GUN HOLDER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEAN;SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR BECOMING RUSTY ,UNCLEAN,MUST BE REPLACED
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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. POTS IN WALKIN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKED AND 2 INCH HOLE IN CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA, DINING AREA ,AND MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED;ACCUMULATED DUST IN CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. REAR AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND REMOVE MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE RESTAURANT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres on file is from May 22, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres.
Has Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Y Tamaleria Guerrerence — Taqueria Los Compadres 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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