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TAQUERIA MIKES

1636 W Howard ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA MIKES on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519365

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MIKES · 1636 W Howard ST

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.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519366

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MIKES · 1636 W Howard ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
339227

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MIKES · 1636 W Howard 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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE GREASE AND DUST FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTING PIPES. CLEAN SHARED GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE AND WALL BEHIND IT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.

  • 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. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND THROUGH PREMISES AS NEEDED. PAINT CHIPPED WOOD AND METAL AROUND SMALL PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND BOTTOM OF SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE DINING 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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1991290.

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