Edgewater Tacos
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Edgewater Tacos stretching back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Edgewater Tacos is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS, PANS, UTENSILS AT THE WASH BASIN SIDE OF THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK OR, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR, REVERSE THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BASINS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A SEALANT FOR THE MATTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 24, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTH COOKS ON THE COOKING LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLAS AND FILLING WITH MEATS AND TOPPINGS FOR TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. TOUCHING THE READY-TO-EAT TOPPING AND FOODS WHILE SLICING WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. WHEN COOKS REALIZED A HEALTH INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE, GLOVES WERE OBTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2531901 MADE ON 9-24-21 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE BUSINESS CUSTOMERS. MUST POST-CONSUMER SUMMARY REPORT TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY AN EMPLOYEE AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER, AND EMPLOYEES WOULD NOT ALLOW ME ENTRY INTO THE BUSINESS UNTIL THE MANAGER ARRIVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NOTED, FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NOTED STORED INSIDE A NOTEBOOK. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HANDLES OF THE HOT RICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE THE HOT RICE WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE RICE. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE UNUSED DINING ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INSIDE LID OF THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY, FOOD-ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT METAL SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD. ALSO, LARGE HOLES IN METAL MESH ALLOW FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SCREENED DOOR AND A SMALL, FLY-PROOF MESH ON THE DOOR.
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Sep 24, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE COOKS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. BEARD RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT FULLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR HINGE/SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR PROPER CLOSURE OF DOOR.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (GROUND BEEF/PORK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OUTSIDE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 6, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Edgewater Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Edgewater Tacos on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Edgewater Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Edgewater Tacos.
Has Edgewater Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Edgewater Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Edgewater 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 Edgewater Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Edgewater Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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