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TIO LUIS TACOS INC.

3856 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TIO LUIS TACOS INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059533

Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS INC. · 3856 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363418

Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS INC. · 3856 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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..

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363396

Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS INC. · 3856 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - 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..

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363379

Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS INC. · 3856 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - 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 & 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - 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..

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - 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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292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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