Mr. Taco's Restaurant
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
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Going back to 2011, Mr. Taco's Restaurant has 21 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mr. Taco's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate pest control, Found about 40 Rat droppings next to walk-in cooler and dry food storage. Instructed eliminate rodents activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, beans...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer provided in walk-in cooler, instructed to install.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Bottles of prescription medication kept on kitchen shelf, instructed to keep away from food production area.
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Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE COOLER AND NEAR BIKE STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATOR STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 15, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF POWDERS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BREAD, CHICEKN BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WOMEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVDIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILIG VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON WEST SIDE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND DEFROST THE SAME DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS DOWN TO THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPIDERWEBS.
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Oct 6, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 63.6F TO 67.8F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 10-5-16).A PAN OF COOKED CHILE PEPPER IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.6F(COOKED ON 10-5-16). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 58,VALUE 28. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE,SLICING TOMATOES,BREAD)TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE, SUCH AS EQUIPMENT,CLEAN THE STATION,GARBAGE CANS, GOING UP AND DOWN FROM BASEMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(MAKING TACOS, SLICING ,ETC).NO HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HANDS BETWEEN TASK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND UNCOVERD COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHLEVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD(VEGETABLE)STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER AT SAME COOLER.FISH STORED ON FLOOR.RAW CHICKEN ALSO STORE ON FLOOR.FOUND MADE TACO SHELL AND SOPE STORED TO DRAIN OIL INSIDE THE DIRTY,SATURATED WITH OIL CARDBOARD BOXES OF FRESH TOMATOES. TORTILLA CHIPS STORED INSIDE CARD BORD CANNED BOX.PREMISES USING DELIVERED BOXES TO DRAIN OIL FROM READY TO EAT FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO USE WAX PAPER AND CHEESE CLOTH.FOOD WAS DISCARDED. COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC GROCERY AND REHEATED FROM SAME BAG.FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.USE PROPER CONTAINERS/PANS TO REHEAT FOOD. POUDS 8,VALUE 14 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-05(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR THE REACH-IN COOLEER INSIDE THE STORAGE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DUST,GREASE AND SPIRE WEBS ON SHELF IN STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM WALLS AT WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE SHELVES.ALSO BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POTS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE SPIDER WEBS ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES ARE POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID. BEHIND THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS. NEED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES ARE POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED WALL MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DEFROST AND CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1393694 ON 1-24-14. 32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN. 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR STORAGE AREA. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WEST WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENING ALONG OUTLET ON EAST WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REAR-IN COOLER NEAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,REMAINING ARTICLES TO BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Taco's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Taco's Restaurant on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Taco's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mr. Taco's Restaurant.
Has Mr. Taco's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Taco's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. Taco's Restaurant 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 Mr. Taco's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Taco's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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