Mama's Grilled Tacos

3412 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60652
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Mama's Grilled Tacos is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mama's Grilled Tacos' 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616828 DATE 5/5/25 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
60
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE REST.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
74
May 5, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE OFFICE SPACE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTLILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Grilled Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Grilled Tacos on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama's Grilled Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama's Grilled Tacos.

Has Mama's Grilled Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama's Grilled Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mama's Grilled Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.