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Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant LLC

7301 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

60cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
52tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2757138
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262120
2025260
2024250
2023131
20222210
2021130
20202100

Inspections

  1. May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN DINING ROOM AREA UNLOCKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COOLER LOCKED WHILE NOT IN USE BY EMPLOYEE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER INTERFERANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS DESIGNATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL ON SIDE AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  2. Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN DINING ROOM AREA UNLOCKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COOLER LOCKED WHILE NOT IN USE BY EMPLOYEE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER INTERFERANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS DESIGNATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL ON SIDE AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DAMAGED WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO COVERS ON AIR VENT IN RESTROOM WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  3. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

  4. Mar 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ON WALL LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CARPET TYPE FLOOR MATS NOTED IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. CARPETING MAY NOT BE USED AS FLOORING MATERIAL. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN MATS THAT AREA EASILY CLEANABLE.

  5. Jul 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOWS OR KEEP WINDOWS SHUT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, WITHOUT GAPS AROUND FRAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  6. Jul 17, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS AND SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOWS OR KEEP WINDOWS SHUT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, WITHOUT GAPS AROUND FRAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  7. Aug 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.1F, AND 2LBS OF PORK 49.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTA L4LBS AT $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  8. Jan 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOOD GRADE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO COMPRESSOR UNIT AND DRIPPING WATER INTO A LARGE BUCKET.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AND HAVE DRAINLINE TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL TO CHECK PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK,IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLE AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON TOP OF CLOTHS AND CARDBOARD ON TABLE, ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS NOT ABLE TO VIEW THOROUGHLY POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG ENTIRE BASEMENT DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR,SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT COFFEE STATION,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOOD GRADE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTH 1- EYE STOVES,GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO COMPRESSOR UNIT AND DRIPPING WATER INTO A LARGE BUCKET.MUST REMOVE BUCKET OF WATER AND HAVE DRAINLINE TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE REGISTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL TO CHECK PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY AND INSIDE OF BUSINESS FOR VACCINATIONS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF UNDER COOK TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Nov 23, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-402.12: NO GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFCATION

  12. Oct 23, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASH SINK WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH 100F-120F UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      3-C0MPARTMENT SINK DIVIDER INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD IN POOR REPAIR, WATER FLOWING INBETWEEN. INSTD TO REPAIR WITH PROPER MATERIAL (PLUMBER PUTTY PROHIBITED). ALSO HOT WATER AT 105F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      NO GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NO DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT ON SITE FOR LICENSED GARBAGE DISPOSAL. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFCATION

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.