Cascabel Taco Joint
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
CASCABEL TACO JOINT, located at 2943 W Irving Park Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 9, 2026. The inspection identified five minor violations related to non-food contact surfaces, physical facilities, ventilation, lighting, and designated areas. Across nine previous scored inspections, CASCABEL TACO JOINT has primarily received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Mar 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Jul 18, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sep 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Oct 8, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICEBUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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