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Gio'S Tacos

8701 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk

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53/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections

1 passed

Last Inspected

2013-09-04

Pass Rate

33%

2 failures

Score

53/100

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What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2013-09-04)

⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2013)

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections

⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection

→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection

Types of Issues Found

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Pest Activity critical 4×

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Documentation & Training serious 2×

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Sanitation serious 2×

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Food Temperature critical 1×

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Other critical 1×

Inspection History

2013-09-04 Pass License Re-Inspection

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No violations found.

2013-09-03 Fail License Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 3 ▾

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

PREMISES STILL HAVE MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES AROUND FURNANCE.32 MICE DROPPING.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ENROLLMENT PAID RECIEPT.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST COMPLETE SEALING ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

2013-08-13 Fail License

CRITICAL 7 ▾

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.-48F

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.APPROX 30-RODENT/MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES UNDER STORAGE CABINET IN WOMEN WASHROOM,AND 9-ON FLOOR IN MEN;S WASROOM BY HAND SINK.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMP SINK NOT CONNECTED.MUST INSTALL WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD. NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON PREMISES.ALSO SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE REAR .DOORS ARTICALS,REFGERATOR ETC.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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