Dona Natys Tacos
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Dona Natys Tacos stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer provided to stand up prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 2 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN COOLER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TRAINING IS CURRENT.
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Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE REACH-IN FOUR DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROOF OF VACCINATION WHILE DINING IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Aug 27, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES ON BEEF AND DICED TOMATOES (50F) STORED IN A PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. $40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, (52F) WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, CHICKEN AND BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH COOKED STEAK AT 66.9F AND A CONTAINER WITH COOKED BEEF TRIPE AT 87.7F MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS VALUE OF $204 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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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: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 77.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION PIC TURN ON VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK HOT WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 106.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUES-COS
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#224042 ISSUED ON 11/19/18.#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 19, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOODS ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jan 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPORPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND BREADED STEAK AT 58.8F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 61F, PORK AT 55.7, STEAK AT 54.9F AND SALSA AT 56F INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED AND RODENT PROOFED: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NEW DOOR SWEEP TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FIRST DOOR OF COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUPMENT,INSRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO RUSTY WHITE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Feb 8, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED MALE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD: DICED COOKED MEAT ,LETTUCE,TOMATOES ETC.,WIPING HIS HANDS ON DIRTY APRON AND RAG WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER(THE LINEN HAD SO MANY SHADE OF COLORS DUE TO EXCESS USAGE. NO HAND WASHING AND NOR FOOD GLOVES. ON. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED:COMPLETELY CLOGGED,NOT DRAINING,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OWNER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON 5-18-15,REPORT#1453959 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FIRST DOOR OF COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUPMENT,INSRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO RUSTY WHITE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WATER RESERVOIR,AND PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN. MUST CORRECT
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78
Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN 142.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395737 ON 1-27-14. 32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER. 34-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STOVE. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD, CONTAINERS, ETC OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deep freezer cover not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged cover.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in utility room. Instructed to intall light fixture.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep area not wearing proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers in food prep area.
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86
Jan 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST REPLACE MOLDY CHALKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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Mar 30, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
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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.FOUND FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES,MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Natys Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Natys Tacos on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Natys Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dona Natys Tacos.
Has Dona Natys Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dona Natys Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dona Natys 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.
How often is Dona Natys Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Natys Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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