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2820 W 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA LA PLEBE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLEBE · 2820 W 55TH 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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLEBE · 2820 W 55TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 49.7F, CHORIZO AT 46.7F, AND HOT DOGS AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $35. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS INSTALLED ON THE FIXTURES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA PLEBE · 2820 W 55TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT UTILITY SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
Local context · Chicago
292 of 397 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 2378955.
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