Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TACOS EL TIO 2 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642756
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE MISSING AND EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385900
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DISHWASHING AREA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 23 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305077
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES FROM 8:45 A.M TO 9:45 A.M WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED SUCH AS TACOS AND BURRITOS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE THE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB OVER FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB. CORE VIOLATION
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED 12-14-2018 SEE REPORT#2243542 -CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED//NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2243542 DATED 12-14-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243542
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY P.F VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY UPON NEXT INSPECTION P.F 78-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED P.F VIOLATION 7-38-005
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241087
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGED DURING INSPECTION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE FOOD SANITATION WHEN HOT AND COLD FOOD IS BEING SERVER AND PREPARED. CITATION ISSUE PF 7-38-012
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY P.F VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY UPON NEXT INSPECTION P.F 78-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVE NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED P.F VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR PAINT.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO USE HOT WATER DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET. NEEDS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030c
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A OPEN HOLE ON THE FLOOR, NEED TO REPAIR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVER LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145721
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT 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: OBSERVED SERVICE REFRIGERTOR AT HOT LINE AREA NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AIR TEMP 50F- SEE FOOD TEMPERATURES BELOW-TAGGED REFRIGERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THESE FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE THEY ARE STEAK 50F,MILLAESA 45F,RICE 45.9F,BEEF,PASTOR 48F IN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT THE HOT LINE.THESE FOOD PRODUCTS VOLUNTAILY DENATURED.TOTAL LBS 15.41LBS AND TOTAL PRICE-$165.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) )
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ONE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT AT OTHER REAR FOOD PREP AREA/3COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ANOTHER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK AREA.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071959
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071299
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT PREP/COOKING AND SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR (WITH 1/4 INCH GAP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER ON SHELVES IN DINING/BUS AREA.---------NOTED DIVIDER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN DINING AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LOOSE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070169
Location recorded for this inspection · TACOS EL TIO 2 · 5737 W BELMONT AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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