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TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO

1659 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO 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
1591706

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527825

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501671

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT OUT IN FRONT COOKING AREA HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TWO NEW STOPPERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401370

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT DINING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227734

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285685

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290215

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN SOUTH SECTION OF BASEMENT BEHIND DOOR AND DROPPINGS NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. BASEMENT TRAP/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229810

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229689

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT CORNERS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529359

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.OBSERVED TWO WATER PUDDLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOORS FREE FROM WATER/DRY.

  • 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.REPLACE SOLIED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581114

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP 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. MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
158434

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, DUSTY FAN GUARD IN POP COOLER AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS OF WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING BASEMENT). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1932775.

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