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EL RAYO TACOS

2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EL RAYO TACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581915

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND FRESH WATER INLET NOT PROTECTED , COVER UNABLE TO LOCK AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. MANAGER PROVIDES LOCK FOR WATER INLET COVER.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576985

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576090

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2559976

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2559838

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER ON MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2531770

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN IN THE SERVICE WINDOW TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2311638

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RAYO TACOS · 2300 S THROOP ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FRESH WASTER TANK NOT SELF DRAINING. INSTD TO CORRECT AND HAVE SELF DRAINING

Local context · Chicago

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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2665045.

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