Texas Taco

2624 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 1, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Texas Taco has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 1, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Texas Taco dates to Jun 1, 2018.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Texas Taco is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 1, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed the hot water temperature at the three compartment sink to be 92.1F. Instructed facility to repair and maintain hot water to the three compartment sink at a temperature between 110F-120F at all times. Facility turned hot water heater up and water reached 112.4F at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Sep 19, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2017

License

4 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NON CITATION ISSUED.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP TABLE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD SHIELD PER CITY CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Taco on file is from Jun 1, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Texas Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas Taco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Texas Taco 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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