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Peeple's Tacos

5944 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

29cited violations
3serious tier
6inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3040859
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264183
20252110

Inspections

  1. Aug 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FROZEN MEATS IN REACH-IN-FREEZER AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE THE DRIED-UP/DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS HANGING ON CEILING NEAR THE REAR PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  2. Apr 2, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Mar 18, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS STOCKED AT UTILITY/MOP SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING AIDS FROM UTILITY/MOP SINK.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60.6F-109.7F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $450.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE COOLER OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

    • Serious Priority

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION IN THE PREMISES. AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF STORAGE RACKS, IN THE INTERIORS OF MOTOR HOUSINGS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON TOP AND AROUND THE REAR FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE REAR TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS, COOKING GRILL STATION, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ETC.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED, OR RUN, FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TAPED (ATTACHED) GLUE BOARDS ON WALLS ALONG THE FURNACE EQUIPMENT AND REAR WALL LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID GLUE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SO THE WALLS ARE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA,PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION OR STORING OF ITEMS). ALSO, MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES ALL PILED UP WOODEN BROKEN CHAIRS/GRILL/LITTER STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  5. Aug 5, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLEGRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

  6. Jul 25, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO ZIPLOC BAGS OF STEAK (64.1F-66.2F), CHICKEN (56.0F), GROUND BEEF (65.1F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT (58.4F), PORK (59.1F), DICED TOMATOES (53.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (52.0F) MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.1°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPING ABOVE ON FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDER THE SHELVES, AND HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA: SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOUND 1 ROACH UNDER THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SHELF IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ELEVATES THE TV. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED SURFACES, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLEGRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 7, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.