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CHEPE'S TACOS

2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHEPE'S TACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570858

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521342

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510979

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR COVERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312000

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND KIT BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243915

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENT USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN IP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST KEEP PROBE THERMOMETER'S ONSITE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243779

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081251

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE COOKED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPPED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: THERE WAS A YOUNG, SMALL UNDERAGED MALE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONLY AUTHORIZED PER CITY CODE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950584

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEPE'S TACOS · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2483908.

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