SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHAVELO'S TACOS, INC.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

4359 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 20, 2023 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

JAN 12
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOR AT REAR HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK)CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (OYSTERS, CEVICHE) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

NOV 19
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER 100F-120F UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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