El Taco Sabroso #1
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited El Taco Sabroso #1 23 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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May 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1" GAP UNDER FRONT GLASS ENTRANCE DOOR ABOUT 1/2" GAP UNDER THE SECOND WHOTE ENTRANCE DOOR AND ABOUT 1/4" GAP UNDER THE CLEAR GLASS DOOR LEADING TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING AS WELL AS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL TILE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR LOOSE AND SOME BROKEN FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PAPER LINING SURROUNDING STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE WITH SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, RICE, AND STEAK ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS OF DRY GOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK (COOLING FOOD IMMEDIATELY ADAJACENT TO). INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUP STORED IN CORNMEAL. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM TRASH CAN IN NEED OF LID AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 5-LBS OF COOKED TRIPE IN COOLER AT 54.0F. (PIC) REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST OF APPROX $ 40.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Dec 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268332 ON 2-21-19:58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY MATERIALS NEED FOR CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, CHICKEN) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SIZE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 18, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR AND FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.9F. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLER: CONTAINER OF GREEN SALSA AT 47.9F. CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK AT 60.9F, GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN LARGE, DEEP BUS PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRIPE 79.9F, COOKED PASTOR 66.6F, COOKED BEANS 47.9F, RICE 45.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 60LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE TORTILLAS AND PLACING CONDIMENTS SUCH AS LETTUCE, CHEESE ON TACOS AND GIVEN TO CUSTOMER FOR IMMEDIATE CONSUMPTION. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/12/17 REPORT 1981369 NOT CORRECTED. 32 CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE/COOLER PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 38 STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES. 40 MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDE.NSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE/COOLER PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 17, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN AND WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL NEAR THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Sep 30, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD 10LBS OF PORK FOR TACOS @ 113.6*F, 5LBS TRIPE 91.5*F, AND 2 1/2LBS BEEF@ 57.5 ALL SITTING UNDER THE GRILL AT THIS TIME, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. 17 1/2LBS VALUE AT $700.00. WAD DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT COVER DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HAND HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.GIVEN.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT DUSTY OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE CEILING AND UNDER THE SINKS IN THE REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH A SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS BIG ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR CEILING HAS WATER DAMAGE NEED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS A PROPANE HEATER IN FRONT WAITING AREA NEED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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May 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE A LOGBOOK.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN DRAIN SITE MUST BE COVERED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taco Sabroso #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taco Sabroso #1 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taco Sabroso #1?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Taco Sabroso #1.
Has El Taco Sabroso #1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taco Sabroso #1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Taco Sabroso #1 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 Taco Sabroso #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Sabroso #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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