Taquitos Chicago

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Aug 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE AND ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED TCS FOOD, STEAK UNPROTECTED-BEING COOKED AND PREPARED OUTDOORS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF BEEF BEING PREPARED ON OPEN FLAME WOOD GRILL AND HELD OUTDOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE OUTDOOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISCARD AND DENATURE 10LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Oct 1, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN