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TAQUERIA 5 DE MAYO

2415 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TAQUERIA 5 DE MAYO has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 20, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on July 20, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on July 20, 2020. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 24, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND TAMALES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET WHEN THE WATER IN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOR USE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • SHELVING EDGE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING, PEELING AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE WADDED PLASTIC FOR STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Observed improper date marking. Instructed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed cutting boards with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • See violation 60
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Observed nonfunctioning lightbulb in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain functioning lights.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Observed incomplete food handler records on premises. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and keep their certificates on premises.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • Previous core violation from 9/24/18 not corrected. 5-202.11 (A) OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AND THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING RERIGERATION DOORS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-202.11 (A) OBSERVED A SLOW LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS--MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LOOSE/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LOOSE/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGTH SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. FOUND THE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR PREP ROOM HAND SINK(GREEN HAND SINK).
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.FOUND MANY WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF A PLASTIC TRAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WOODEN WOOD WALL PANEL AT THE SERVICE COUNTER ON THE COOKING SIDE SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE,

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