Tuco & Blondie

3356-3358 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Tuco & Blondie has been inspected 14 times since 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

Tuco & Blondie's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595763 ON 06/05/2024. VIOLATION# 47. SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF BEER COOLERS IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BARS AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPINGS CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AND I-DOOR SALSA COOLER IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER INSIDE ALL COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHINGSINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREAS BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 28, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 THE FOAM WRAP IS BROKEN/LEAKING ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. THE POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE FOAM WRAP IS BROKEN/LEAKING ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ONTO THE FLOOR.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). VIOLATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OUT OF THE CUP WITH NO STRAW AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD AND MUST USE STRAWS WHILE AT THE PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA (CUPS AND PLATES) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE SEWER BACKUP, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW LIGHT INTENSITY AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHT INTENSITY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Aug 13, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.8 F, FOUND CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 50.5 F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL- CHICKEN, SHRIMP, MAHI AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUS CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT PREP AREA/TRAYLINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TRAY LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY METAL SHELVES ON WEST BAR AREA WERE GLASSWARE ARE STORED.REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVES OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FRONT BAFFLE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN WATER SPRAYS ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND ON EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BAR AREA, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER TH BAR COUNTER AND DISHMACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT PREP AREA/TRAYLINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INCLUDED SITE PANELS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESS SOLID OIL ON CONTAINER WITH FLYING INSECTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BAR AREA, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER TH BAR COUNTER AND DISHMACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS AT TWO ICE BIN UNITS AT BAR AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR BY PROVIDING RAISED SHELVES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN POTS/PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES,OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TRAY LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY METAL SHELVES ON WEST BAR AREA WERE GLASSWARE ARE STORED.REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVES OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FRONT BAFFLE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN WATER SPRAYS ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND ON EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA -
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Sep 25, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 67-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY BAR. ALSO, ABOUT 10 HOUSEFLIES AT DINING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A) MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
2 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 FOOD STORED IN THE REAR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PORK, 46-56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 46-52 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 46-48 DEGREES F; BEANS, 46 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 46 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 48 DEGREES F; CORN, 60 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 160 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $500. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD IN A PAN ON THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100-108 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $25. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 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 DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM BELOW AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR IN SUMP CLOSET.
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Sep 13, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tuco & Blondie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuco & Blondie on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuco & Blondie?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Tuco & Blondie.

Has Tuco & Blondie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tuco & Blondie have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tuco & Blondie 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 Tuco & Blondie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tuco & Blondie is inspected around two times per year on average.