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Twisted Tacos

24 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

Twisted Tacos appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2019. On Sep 3, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Twisted Tacos since Sep 3, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Twisted Tacos on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALL FOUND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2316094: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTA IN
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS) TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 15, 2019
License
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS) TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILE( RESTAURANT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA). FOUND TILE WITH HOLES( UNDER OUTLET NEXT TO REGISTER IN RESTAURANT DINNING AREA LOCATED ON EAST WALL, IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON EAST WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twisted Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twisted Tacos on file is from Sep 3, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twisted Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Twisted Tacos.

Has Twisted Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twisted Tacos have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twisted 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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