El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan nine times, with records going back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE TOP AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR OFF KITCHEN AND EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT ENTRY TO NOT BE SECURE AND TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568528 ON 12-14-22:53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT WHERE NEEDED, MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BAR ,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON GRILL AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BAR ,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND A KIT, BUT THERE IS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, AND COOKED FOOD SALSA, PORK, CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEMS TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING ON THE FRONT BAR TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED , AND COOKED FOOD SALSA, PORK, CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE FOOD ITEMS TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING ON THE FRONT BAR TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH OUT COVERS FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LADY FOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRECOOKER FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED TOILET TOP IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BAR COLD PLATE/ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED CUSTOMER'S ICE CAN NOT BE USED FROM COLD PLATE. NEED TO PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER OF ICE FOR CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN IN KTICHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL OF SECOND STALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan.
Has El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan 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 El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Plan De Lobos — Taqueria El Plan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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