La Esquina Del Taco

3259 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, La Esquina Del Taco has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Esquina Del Taco is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM OF ELBOW CONNECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED ON COUNTER IN REAR. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (EX. UNDER REFRIGERATION, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME FOR LABELS ON DRY STORAGE (SUGAR, SALT, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

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

Inspector notes: SMALL CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Mar 8, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC), NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS AND BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (IN PREP AREA). INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN .

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquina Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Del Taco on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquina Del Taco?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Del Taco.

Has La Esquina Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Esquina Del Taco have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esquina Del Taco 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 La Esquina Del Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina Del Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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