Taylor's Tacos

1512 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Taylor's Tacos appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Taylor's Tacos's record stops at Apr 4, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up two times.

Taylor's Tacos' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 4, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RATS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER # 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA AND #20 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (TACOS, CHICKEN WRAPS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP, DISHWASHING, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

May 12, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING TORTILLA CHIPS AT THE FRYER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT; MUST PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT A FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taylor's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taylor's Tacos on file is from Apr 4, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taylor's Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taylor's Tacos.

Has Taylor's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taylor's Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taylor's Tacos 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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