Mago's Tamales & Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA, located at 5714 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 20, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations. Across 26 scored inspections, MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Sep 21, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
22
Mar 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 7, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 20, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 9, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 12, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STORAGE RACK IN REAR NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN BASE COVER ON 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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