Tio Luis Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2016
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Tio Luis Tacos 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Tio Luis Tacos since Feb 11, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 18 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tio Luis Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL SECTIONS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHORIZO AT 48.7F, PORK AT 46.7F, CHEESE AT 49.6F, AND TRIPE AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST AND WAS ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED THE SAME HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP BEING STORED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND RAW BEEF WRAPPED IN PLASTIC STORED IN THE SAME PULLOUT DRAWER IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL TYPES OF RAW FOODS SO THAT THEY DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE EACH OTHER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN SHIRMP BEING THAWED IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER IN IT INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN A PROPER LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE BASEMENT AND DINING ROOM. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED A FLY STRIP IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE A STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL SECTIONS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Jan 8, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND 1 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE AT THE LARGE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTER WALL SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE SINKS IN COMMON AREAS WHICH HAVE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND 1 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINATAIN INTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER IN GARAGE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS ON BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT WET WITH WATER SEEPING IN FROM GROUND THROUGH TILES. TILES ARE LOOSE AND GROUT IS NEEDED. FLOOR IS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. FLOORS NEED TO BE DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING OR LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED CEILING IN VARIOUS SPOTS IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING SO THAT ALL AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND FINISHED. MAINTAIN.OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN GARAGE WITH RAW WOOD. ALL AREAS OF GARAGE MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 24, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND REACH IN FREEZER IN OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA. GARAGE DOOR AND EXIT/ENTRY DOOR ARE NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FLIES IN AREA. ALL DOORS MUST BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINATAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN GARAGE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS ON BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT WET WITH WATER SEEPING IN FROM GROUND THROUGH TILES. TILES ARE LOOSE AND GROUT IS NEEDED. FLOOR IS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. FLOORS NEED TO BE DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING OR LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED CEILING IN VARIOUS SPOTS IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING SO THAT ALL AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND FINISHED. MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN GARAGE WITH RAW WOOD. ALL AREAS OF GARAGE MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 21, 2014
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH CONTENTS AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED GASKETS IN ALL 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FRYER ON FIRST FLOOR AND FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING OFF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BY BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNSEALED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BACK DOUBLE-DOOR EXIT HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED, UNSEALED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS AT HOT WATER FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXIERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA
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Apr 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND ON SIDES OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXIERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Jul 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME HOLES IN THE NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT BY TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM OR YOU CAN GET THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THAT COVER THE LIGHT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTES TO REPAIR OE REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 9, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEEF (49.0F) AND CHILE RELLENOS (53.9F). NO DATES OR TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS $400 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POTS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR UNFINISHED AND HOLES NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. LOOSE/MISSING WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND HAVE WALLBASE TIGHT FITTING. SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. SEAL SAME. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 2, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & WALL TILE& CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT,REAR HALL WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Nov 22, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY MORE THAN 5 CRAWLING IN & OUT OF HOT WATER TANK DID NOT FIND ON 1ST INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/22/10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & WALL TILE& CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT,REAR HALL WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 25 IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.GARAGE DOOR DOOR SWEEPS WORN WHERE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IS STORED.ALSO DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISH AREA HAS STANDING & POOLING WATER IN CRACKS OF TILES & SUMP PUMP LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.SEAL OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES,REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS & SUMP PUMP LID.REMOVE STANDING WATER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/10.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156068 2/23/09 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREAS & GROUTING.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT RAER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tio Luis Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tio Luis Tacos on file is from Feb 11, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tio Luis Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Tio Luis Tacos.
Has Tio Luis Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tio Luis Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tio Luis 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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