Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TACO FRESCO on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447576
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474151
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453401
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAING OR MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTION MADE.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTION MADE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS NO CORRECTIONS MADE CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447357
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS A UPRIGHT COOLER,3-DOOR COOLER AND (2) 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS AT FRONT NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAINING OR MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE SLIDING DOOR OF UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER SELF SERVE SODA COUNTER, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 3-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS) WHERE NECESSARY.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447353
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS A UPRIGHT COOLER,3-DOOR COOLER AND (2) 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS AT FRONT NOT IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT REAR CLOGGED WITH WATER NOT DRAING OR MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WITH RELEASED WASTE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1324596, DATED 8/05/2013 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS:(35)(29) WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT. (36)(29) LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(38)(29)FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE SLIDING DOOR OF UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 3-DOOR COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS) WHERE NECESSARY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324596
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS 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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR STORAGE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER COUNTER WHERE SELF SERVE POP IS KEPT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THE REAR 1 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (SLOW DRAIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE AT THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134582
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE (OF TWO) SLIDING GLASS DOORS OF REAR CHEST FREEZER IN MISSING (CARDBOARD COVER BEING USED), MUST REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR, DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, & SINK DRAINS AT BOTH HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK (IN REAR)-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REAR HANDSINK IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614556
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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. PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH TO WALL/SEAL ALL GAPS BETWEEN COVER AND WALLS.
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. OBSERVED FOOD AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING(BY 3-COMPATMENT SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114791
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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. SHELF SURFACE PEELING (ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SHELF SURFACE AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.
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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/CRACKED AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON WASHROOM FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND KEEP FLOOR DRY IN WASHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKS AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343296
Location recorded for this inspection · TACO FRESCO · 180 N WELLS ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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 PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF A REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW-DRAINS AT FRONT HANDSINK & AT REAR PREP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS.
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How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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