Chicago · Official inspection records
605 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA MEXICANA on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MEXICANA · 605 W LAKE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MEXICANA · 605 W LAKE ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Hand wash sink faucet in poor repair, hot water knob is hard to turn, Instructed to repair to wash hands as needed.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date on cooked food containers ( beef, chicken... ) that are held in front prep cooler for than 24hours. Instructed manager to provide discard date, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MEXICANA · 605 W LAKE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No test paper on site for 3-comp sanitizer solution, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Minor leak noted under 3-comp sink drain line. instructed to repair.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUIRA MEXICANA · 605 W LAKE ST
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DUST ON VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND VENT IN UNISEX RESTROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUIRA MEXICANA · 605 W LAKE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
145 of 191 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2840435.
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