El Taco Cart

3207 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Taco Cart is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Cart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Cart on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Taco Cart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taco Cart have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Cart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.