Pepe Taco
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
PEPE TACO, located at 11652 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 1, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and plumbing. Across 32 recorded inspections, PEPE TACO has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
32
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jul 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
May 24, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jul 26, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Dec 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
May 1, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 26, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Oct 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 18, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 17, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS AS WELL AS THE LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT AT THE HOTLINE SIDE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE AND THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR AREAS (DRY STORAGE LEFT OF FOOD PREP ENTRANCE AND REAR TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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