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Dona Natys Tacos

1815 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

57cited violations
6serious tier
10inspections
47tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2631929
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024142
2023120
2022160
20203182
20192202
2018150

Inspections

  1. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      No thermometer provided to stand up prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.

  2. Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 2 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN IN COOLER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TRAINING IS CURRENT.

  3. Sep 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE REACH-IN FOUR DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROOF OF VACCINATION WHILE DINING IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

  5. Aug 27, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 25, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, CHICKEN AND BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES ON BEEF AND DICED TOMATOES (50F) STORED IN A PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. $40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, (52F) WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Apr 30, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH COOKED STEAK AT 66.9F AND A CONTAINER WITH COOKED BEEF TRIPE AT 87.7F MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS VALUE OF $204 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 77.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION PIC TURN ON VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK HOT WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 106.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUES-COS

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#224042 ISSUED ON 11/19/18.#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Nov 19, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOODS ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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.