La Calle Tacos and Tequila

67-69 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

La Calle Tacos and Tequila's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Feb 2, 2026

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AT THE SERVING WINDOW FOR BAG STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE CLOSET AREA NEXT TO THE BAR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND ALSO PROVIDE COVING ALONG THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Calle Tacos and Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Calle Tacos and Tequila on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has La Calle Tacos and Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Calle Tacos and Tequila have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Calle Tacos and Tequila means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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