Traspasada Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Traspasada Restaurant has 19 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE TWO SAUCE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS WHILE PREPARING TACO PLATE. OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING DICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED CHEESE, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND COOKED TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING TACO PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF AND GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE AT 49.1 F AND RICE AT 88.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135 F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41 F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2366849 DATED FOR 04/03/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGOUT THE FACILITY (FOOD PREP, DISH AREA, AND REAR NEAR RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. MUST REPAINT, CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT HANDWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED (BEANS, RICE CONTAINERS). MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE) CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- BEANS AT 58.1 F, BEEF TONGUE AT 54.1 F AND PORK AT 47.2 F. FOUND SAID ITEMS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. HOWEVER FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPRATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 38.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE JUICE COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WARPED STAINLESS STEEL PLATE AT THE EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR AREA. FOUND ROLLED-UP PLASTIC WRAP BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES AT THE SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE CASH REGISTER.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALKIN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF AT THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND ABOVE VERY RUSTY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR PESPI COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED LOG PROVIDING PROOF FOR NEW HIRES.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMEPRATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE AT 50.1F,5 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT 88.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.AT THIS TIME, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 11 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $170. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVING SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT KITHEN AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
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Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION READING 47'F, OWNERS WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE COOLER AND HAD CALLED OUT A REPAIR MAN TO REPAIR COOLER WHO ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME I ARRIVED, REPAIR MAN HAD TO GO OUT AND GET A PART FOR THE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOODS TO ANOTHER COOLER, UNTIL HE RETURNS, COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVE ONCE COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, FAX NUMBER 3127468040 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME, PER SUPERVISOR TS, FOODS READING 40-42'F,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF COOLER AT 40'F AND BELOW, OR FOOD TEMP AT 40'F, COOLER READING 49.5, AND FOODS RANGING FROM 49-51'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF COOLER FOR ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPS, SUCH AS: RICE, BEANS, BEEF TONGUE, CHEESE, COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PORK SKINS, COOKED GROUND BEEF, MARINADE STEAK, PORK, TAMALES, SOUPS, PORK LEG, TRIPE, SHRIMP, AND STEAM BEEF, TEMPS READING BETWEEN 49-51', ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $4,000.00 AND 800 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS MUST BE STORED 40' OR BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND AND IN CORNERS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN VENT COVERS,
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Aug 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE DRY FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. DAMAGED FRAME OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP AREA, MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH RICE MILK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA, HELPING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMET AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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May 10, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE FOR POTS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT VENT AND REAR VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TOP OF FRONT STOVE, AND CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP(SOUTH).
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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.OBSERVED SEVERAL; WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER ON BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, (LARGE PANS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Traspasada Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Traspasada Restaurant on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Traspasada Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Traspasada Restaurant.
Has Traspasada Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Traspasada Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Traspasada Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Traspasada Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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