Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE on .
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Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639107
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER LEFT CORNER AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH AREAS OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LINE LEADING FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LINE LEADING FROM ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP ON TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14: OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLAT TOP GRILL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637851
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-55.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN TAQUITO(48.7F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.9-53.2F), DICED TOMATOES(49.2F), RICE(50.5-52.0F),CHEESE&POTATO FLAUTA(50.0F), SHRIMP(53.2F), CHILAQUILES WITH CHEESE(50.4F), HEAVY CREAM(52.2F), SOUR CREAM(46.8-47.8F), PORK(48.2-55.9F), COOKED VEGETABLES CONTAINING POTATOES(48.9F), FISH CEVICHE(50.2F), BIRRIA AU JUS(47.5F), GARLIC BREAD WITH BUTTER AND CHEESE(52.5F), BEEF(52.7F), SALMON(54.7F)AND OCTOPUS(54.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $500 WEIGHING 70LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER LEFT CORNER AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH AREAS OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LINE LEADING FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LINE LEADING FROM ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP ON TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLAT TOP GRILL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629876
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER AND AT LEFT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR IN WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH AREAS OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629481
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 10:10AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE E-MAIL [email protected] TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW AND UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO STATE THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER AND AT LEFT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR IN WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR OUTSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/9/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH AREAS OF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615234
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN OUTDOOR COLD STORAGE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT NEAR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA HOOD SYSTEM TO HAVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614748
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN OUTDOOR COLD STORAGE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN,.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA NO INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RETAIL SHOPPING BAG USED TO STORE RICE ON HOT HOLD LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT NEAR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH WASHING AREA CREATING VOIDS IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING DRYWALL OF BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA HOOD SYSTEM TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589004 DATED 2/02/2024 NOT CORRECTED; #57-OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589004
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING DURING INSPECTION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576491
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562517
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP ,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN DISH STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562054
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM FRONT BEVERAGE/BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES,6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT LEDGE .LEDGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND STAIR CASE LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACKS, #10 CAN RACK AND 5- RAT DROPPING ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/12/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. MAIN PREP AREA.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT ONES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP ,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN DISH STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544689
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED RICE IN COOLERS PREPARED OVER 24 HOURS AGO ARE NOT DATE MARKED WITH DISCARD DATE. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION DATE SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. CITATIONS ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 30LBS $150 VALUE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKS AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484669
Location recorded for this inspection · TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE · 3856 S ARCHER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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