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LETTY'S TACOS

2603 W 71ST ST · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LETTY'S TACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307531

Location recorded for this inspection · LETTY'S TACOS · 2603 W 71ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A FULL ONE GALLON BOTTLE OF KRAFT MAYO SETTING OUTSIDE IN THE FOOD CART AT 72.5F. LABEL STATES MUST REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. MANAGER DISCARDED IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: VIOLATION FOR FOOD PREPARATION OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED NO FOOD CAN BE PREP OUTSIDE. NEED TO REMOVE THE FOOD CART FROM OUTSIDE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING AND NEW WALL NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH CEILING, AND PAINT WALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473776

Location recorded for this inspection · LETTY'S TACOS · 2603 W 71ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 60.9*F COOLER SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMP 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. COOLER TAGGED NEED TO REPAIR,DO NOT USE, NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO BE KEPT IN THIS COOLER UNTIL CDPH CAN REINSPECT.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SOUR CREAM 61.8*F, SHRIMP 58.8*F, RE-FRIED BEANS 60.3*F, EGGS 59.9*F CHICKEN PRE-COOKED 57.9*F, 10LBS OF FOOD DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. VALUE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION. REMINDED MANAGER ALL COLD FOOD SHOULD BE 40*F OR BELOW.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING AND NEW WALL NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH CEILING, AND PAINT WALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375928

Location recorded for this inspection · LETTY'S TACOS · 2603 W 71ST 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: SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE ATTACH VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369762

Location recorded for this inspection · LETTY'S TACOS · 2603 W 71ST 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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How results compare in ZIP 60629

262 of 330 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 2284809.

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