Los Milagros Taqueria

125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Los Milagros Taqueria has been inspected three times since 2024. Los Milagros Taqueria was last inspected on Nov 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF COLD TCS FOOD(POTATO SOUP), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-58.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $70 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISCLOSURE STATES THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES ON PREP AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS AND COOKING PANS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AND PANS ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Feb 29, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Milagros Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Milagros Taqueria on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Los Milagros Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Milagros Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Milagros Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Los Milagros Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Milagros Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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