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MEXI-TACOS

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MEXI-TACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2617785

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576938

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR DOOR SCREEN AND CEILING SCREENS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ATTACH TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENETERING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510379

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2290617

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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 IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2060161

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2059627

Location recorded for this inspection · MEXI-TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED ON THE TRUCK TO MAINTAIN COOKED FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED OPENINGS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL WHERE THE GAS LINE IS LOCATED, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WALL BELOW THE TABLE WHERE THE POTABLE WATER TANK SITS AND MULTIPLE SMALL CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING SECTION IN DISREPAIR WHERE EXPOSED INSULATION IS VISIBLE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 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 2522651.

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