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TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO

3222 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO 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
2600352

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO · 3222 W ARMITAGE AVE

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102366

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO · 3222 W ARMITAGE AVE

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: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A DIPPER WELL IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098895

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO · 3222 W ARMITAGE 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE WATER HEATER AND GAS ARE LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST,PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA IN THE FRONT. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL A DIPPER WELL IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763934

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO · 3222 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763753

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL HEREDERO · 3222 W ARMITAGE AVE

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: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 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 2373621.

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