CHAVELO'S TACOS, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4359 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food 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

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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

Serious Other

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

Minor Food 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

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2021

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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)

Critical Pest 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)

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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