Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano has 28 inspections in the public record. Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS, BEEFETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAB AND GO COOLER LOCATED ON SALES FLOOR LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT IF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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74
Aug 1, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE DATED 4/4/23 AND HAS NOT OBTAINED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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64
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND ON SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASE COVING ON WALL NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN BASE COVING
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Mar 11, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE VENTS ON THE CEILING. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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82
Nov 20, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Oct 1, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Sep 27, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND SELF SERVICE COOLER LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE COFFEE AREA AT 63 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. COOLER TAGGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF SANDWICHES, CUT MELON, AND HUMMUS) LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR ( ACROSS FROM COFFEE STATION) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58 F - 51F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $160, 10 LB . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Oct 24, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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78
Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DRINK AREA AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, BACON) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITH PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 3, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 EMPLOYEES PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE LEFT THE PREP AREA, TOUCHED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES (WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS) AND WAS ABOUT TO START PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH MULTI-TASKING, CLEANING, HANDLING MONEY, PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOTOR OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
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95
Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE ON GROUND, LIDS OPENED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AT NOZZLES AND ALL AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN 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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER CONTAINERS (2) ARE FILLED COMPLETELY TO THE TOP, FORCING THE LIDS UP-UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM. NUMEROUS POP CRATES, GARBAGE/DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET MORE CONTAINERS OR INCREASE AMOUNT OF PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM MAY 1, 2012 NOT POSTED, VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER TURNED OFF WITH FOOD INSIDE OF IT. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 68.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 POUNDS OF BEEF HOT DOGS AT 52.3F, 15POUNDS SAUSAGE EGG BISCUIT AT 51.5F, 15POUNDS CHICKEN BACON SANDWICHES AT 54.9F, AND 4 POUNDS PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 53.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 54 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE $100.00.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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86
Jan 27, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER/PERSOMAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(GLOVES,SCARFS,ETC.)
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90
Oct 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ALL UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER CAPUCCINO MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MENS WASHROOM WALL ELECTRICAL COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER/SEAL GAP IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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78
Sep 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano.
Has Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano 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 Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pride of Chicago — Taco Urbano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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