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TAQUITOS CHICAGO

5825 S Pulaski RD · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUITOS CHICAGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642208

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 5825 S Pulaski RD

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641869

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 5825 S Pulaski RD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE AND ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD, STEAK UNPROTECTED-BEING COOKED AND PREPARED OUTDOORS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF BEEF BEING PREPARED ON OPEN FLAME WOOD GRILL AND HELD OUTDOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE OUTDOOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISCARD AND DENATURE 10LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624689

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 5825 S Pulaski RD

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60629

262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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