The Taco Spot
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2021
74
Score
THE TACO SPOT, located at 311 W 79Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 8, 2021, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, with notable issues concerning in-use utensils, single-use articles, plumbing, and backflow devices. Historically, the facility has had mostly high-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 30, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Sep 2, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
35
Mar 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 6, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Violations — Apr 8, 2021 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
45
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG OR STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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