Don Bucio's Taqueria

2763 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Don Bucio's Taqueria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Don Bucio's Taqueria's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

3 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL AND FRP BOARD AT THE ENTRY INTO THE KITCHEN AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Feb 14, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Bucio's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Bucio's Taqueria on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Don Bucio's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Bucio's Taqueria have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Bucio'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 Don Bucio's Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Bucio's Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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