El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon 23 times, with records going back to 2012. On Jul 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL SUSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023, REPORT# 2579421 (#58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET, WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023,REPORT# 2579421 #51)5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET ,WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MAINTENANCE TOOLS MUST BE REMPVED FROM KITCHEN SHELVES,RELOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM SAID AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO AT MOP SINK AREA AT HALLWAY BY THE WASHROOMS.MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Aug 2, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 20, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
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May 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/03/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2484483 NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHICKEN TACOS, STEAK TACOS,NACHOS WITH MEAT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE PHYSICAL KIT/SUPPLIES FOR THE WRITTEN VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE, PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE TOILET ROOMS. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT CALIBRATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NOI CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL LID OF THE BIG CHEST FREEZER BROKEN NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF LARGE BOX FREEZER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. NO DUCT TAPE.----PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL TOP OF ICE MACHINE FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A PREP SURFACE OR AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WASTE WATER CONTAINING GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 TWO FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRESLICED CAKES AND DESSERT MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT, NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT RESTAURANT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARDS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF BOTH 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS AT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FLAN AND TRES LECHES DESSERTS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE. ALSO FOUND IN THE KITCHEN A SMALL PLASTIC CONAINER HOLDING SPICES AND ANOTHER LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDINGCORN FLOUR NOT LABELED.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 23, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE THREE COMPATMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON(MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SAID PANEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BUBBLE GUM MACHINE , FRONT WINDOW, ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK), 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: DETAIL CLEAN PIPE WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,(DEBRIS)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CRACKED AND SOILED CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGH LOUT THE PREMISES, DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon.
Has El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon 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 Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pueblo — Taqueria Mondragon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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