Angela's Tacos

5625 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Angela's Tacos, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Angela's Tacos on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR DISH AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # #7-38-030(C).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OFFOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 15, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED BIN AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angela's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angela's Tacos on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Angela's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Angela's Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Angela's Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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