Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete

3817 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete stretching back to 2016. Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete was last inspected on Jun 5, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 5, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: SURFACE UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND DRIP TRAY FOR FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Sep 22, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSTHE SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ERVED THE WALL BEHIND

Jul 15, 2016

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN THE FREEZER IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE THE UNUSED STEAM TABLE AND REFRIGERATOR FROM THE PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete on file is from Jun 5, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete.

Has Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquizas Y Banquetes El Siete 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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