Carmelita's Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Carmelita's Taqueria has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE PREP COOLER (BEHIND FRONT PREP SERVICE COUNTER) AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT PRPE AREA (BY THE HAND SINK).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 6, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD (BY THE ICE MACHINE) IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND PORK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT 52.0 F HOWEVER, SAID COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE PORK VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE DOOR SWEEP OF SIDE EXIT DOOR LEADING TOWARDS GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOF.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PANEL OF ICE BIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE, AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE POP COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. THE DOOR OF PREP COOLER DOOR HINGES ARE BROKEN, FIRST FLOOR. REPAIR. MISSING RELEASE KNOB FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST BE REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER HELD FROM A NYLON DIRTY STRING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC BASEBOARD DETACHED FROM WALL UNDER THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. RE-SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,NEED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TRASH CAN INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LID. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL COOLERS HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT DATES OF PREPARATION. MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED FOODS ON PREMISES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP USED TO DISPENSE SPICES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE HIBISCUS AND LEMONADE ARE STORED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAN VENTILATION UNIT INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN VENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLYOEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS 2 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH ONLY 5 STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE ADDITIONAL STOPPER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON A FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, FRESH PRODUCE, JALAPE�O PEPPERS AND ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS AT 154.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1770559 ON 5-10-16 NOT CORRECTED.#34- REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR. PROVIDE RUBBER FLOOR MAT INSTEAD.#41-FOUND EMPLOYEES CLOTHES(SWEAT SHIRT, SHIRT, COAT,ETC) HANGING ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ONE AREA TO PUT ALL EMPLOYEES CLOTHES,NOT ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CARDBOARD AND EMPLOYEE CLOTHING DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING/EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FOOD CART IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALONG THE WALL BASE. ALL CORNER. UNDER ALL THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR. PROVIDE RUBBER FLOOR MAT INSTEAD. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALL VENT COVER ON THE DINING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES CLOTHES(SWEAT SHIRT, SHIRT, COAT,ETC) HANGING ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ONE AREA TO PUT ALL EMPLOYEES CLOTHES,NOT ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE. UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM BESIDE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD ITEMS/ ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE BUILDING. AFTER YOU ENTER THROUGH THE REAR DOOR, THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE IS DOWN THE HALL ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THE BASEMENT DOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE DOOR TO ENTER CARMELITA'S MAIN KITCHEN IS ON THE RIGHT WITH THE DOOR PROPPED OPEN. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, 0 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. MUST INSTALL A PROPER DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BUILDING ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. CARMELITA'S HAS BEEN PROPPING THEIR DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONING NOT FUNCTIONING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER TRIM UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/RIPPED TRIM AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA FROM DOLLY TIRES DURING DELIVERIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A CONTAINER OF UNWRAPPED PLASTIC FORKS FACING IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES ONSITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PRESENTLY DRAIN IS CLOSED WITH PLASTIC BAG.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKET RIPPED AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR HINDGE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKET AND COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN SINKS.
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Mar 22, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/01/12
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/01/12
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/01/12
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED ICE ON FLOOR IN FREEZER/MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON HORCHATA/TEA DRINK NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN NOZZLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILES BY 1ST FLOOR PREP HANDWASH BOWL AND BY HORCHATA/TEA DRINK MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES/SEAL GAPS IN WALL TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREAS 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Nov 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmelita's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmelita's Taqueria on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmelita's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Carmelita's Taqueria.
Has Carmelita's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmelita's Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carmelita's Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Carmelita's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmelita's Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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