Traspasada #2
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Traspasada #2, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Traspasada #2 is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
20
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED A NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING KNIVES, SPOONS, AND BOWLS WITH A CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER IN THE FAR LEFT SINK AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON OVERHEAD DRYING RACK AND USING AT GRILL WITHOUT SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SET-UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS, SUCH AS 11LBS. COOKED RICE 45.3F-47.1F DATED 10/15/25 IN REACH IN COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX. 11LBS.$55.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM HANDLING A TOASTED PIECE OF BREAD IN HIS LEFT HAND AND ADDED TOPPINGS (LETTUCE, TOMATO WITHOUT A BARRIER. MUST USE GLOVES WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR A REMINDER ON THE MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU, SUCH AS (EGGS, ETC.)MANAGER STATES THEY PREPARE FOODS NOT FULLY COOKED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO USAGE OF GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS WITH TAPE ON SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Oct 28, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 06/10/2019, REPORT # 2293239. # 58 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Aug 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-2015,REPORT #1454066 #45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. TODAY 8-5-16,OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F; STUFFED PEEPER AT 65.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 44.5F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F; SLICE AVOCATO AT TEMP OF 46.7F; FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.7F,COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN/PREP AREA :( 801 N ASHLAND),KITCHEN IN USE(COOKING SOUP,COOLERS IN USE,ETC).ALSO FOUND SOAP DISPENSED NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AT SAME ADDRESS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SIDE IN BOTH KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 7-9-15,REPORT#1454066,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-2015,REPORT #1454066 #45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN,ADDRESS(811 N ASHLAND),NEED TO REPLACE THE BASE WERE GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED IS WOOD ,HOWEVER SURFACE IS BROKEN AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE,ABSORBENT,AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE:SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 811 N ASHLAND ADDRESS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON LIGHT FIXTURE AND LIGHT SHIELD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(811 N ASHLAND)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESS AND TALL WEEDS AROUND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER OUTSIDE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS TO MINIMIZE RODENT/ INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Apr 23, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE KNIVES BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS/EQUIPMENT, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER. INVERT ALL PLASTIC SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CONDIMENTS, SALSA, ETC.
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Sep 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR PREP AREA ARE STAINED MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME STAINED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST REPLACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL
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Feb 29, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SOME OF THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.
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90
Jun 17, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 CUTTING BOARD, OR REPLACE
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95
Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Traspasada #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Traspasada #2 on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Traspasada #2?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Traspasada #2.
Has Traspasada #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Traspasada #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Traspasada #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Traspasada #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Traspasada #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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