Eggholic/ Taco Pros
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
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Score
Eggholic/ Taco Pros has been inspected 13 times since 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Eggholic/ Taco Pros on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Cooked food ( chicken ) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date, Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO Certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( rice, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable plastic spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper utensil.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Missing sink stoppers at front kitchen 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler training for kitchen staff. Instructed to obtain.
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Jun 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. THE RICE WAS PREPARED ON 5/28/24. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS, USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 66F, COOKED RICE AT 49-62F, AND POTATO SAMOSAS AT 73F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. MUST PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAINS IT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER STORED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY TEA POT BEING STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581849 DATED 9/18/2023: "OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 18, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564644 DATED 9/30/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 30, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TOILET BOWLS TO BE SOILED WITH URINE AND DIRTY, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 9, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 2 OUT OF 2 HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. ALSO NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN DISH/ FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 ROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FACILITY MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PARTY ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES,ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST COVER EXPOSED CEILING RAFTERS AND DUCT VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN FOOD PREP AREA. Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND EXPOSED CEILING RAFTERS IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (SEALED AND NONABSORBENT).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eggholic/ Taco Pros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eggholic/ Taco Pros on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eggholic/ Taco Pros?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Eggholic/ Taco Pros.
Has Eggholic/ Taco Pros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eggholic/ Taco Pros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eggholic/ Taco Pros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Eggholic/ Taco Pros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eggholic/ Taco Pros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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