Krasy Taco Stop

1700 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Krasy Taco Stop has five inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 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 four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Krasy Taco Stop on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, CINNAMON, SALT ETC)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (CONDENSED MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER ARE LOCATED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR BOILER ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH THE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES.

Dec 29, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krasy Taco Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krasy Taco Stop on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krasy Taco Stop?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Krasy Taco Stop.

Has Krasy Taco Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krasy Taco Stop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Krasy Taco Stop 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 Krasy Taco Stop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Krasy Taco Stop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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