Taqueria La Placita

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Inspections

1. Feb 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Pottery plants stored in food prep area, instructed to keep away.

2. Sep 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE CART SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES. THE SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND SANITIZABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Feb 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUSTY VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2557080 CONDUCTED ON 6/09/2022: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jun 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT; REPAIR FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

5. Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER SHELF. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN THE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TOILET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED COOK WITHOUR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVER FOUND ON GARBAGE CONTAINER IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE DROPPINGS FOUND.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT; REPAIR FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     ONE EMPLOYEE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFIATE. ONE FOOD HANDLER HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; EMPLOYEE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

6. May 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,TOMATO).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS AND AT GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

7. Jan 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OPENED/PREPPED FOOD ITEMS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER/SEPARATION AT ENTRANCE LEADING TO PREP AREA AND RESTROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

8. Apr 15, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED CHICKEN SOUP(118.4F) AND CHOCOLATE MILK(81.6F) ON THE STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS VALUED AT $15.00. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVE LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA WITH A MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION 60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

9. Aug 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with all employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 Observed no written vomit and diarhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure, and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods do not have proper labels in prep coolers, freezer, and walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 Observe aluminum foil used as a liner on several surfaces in kitchen an at front counter (cashier). Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     5-403.12 Observed Condensate drainage liquid leaking onto basement floor from a/c unit in basement. Must repair. All condensate drainage shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     Instructed all Chicago certified food managers must provide proof of allergen training.

10. May 24, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.