Simon Tacos
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
95
Score
Simon Tacos appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2016. Simon Tacos was last inspected on Jun 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Simon Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER OF SAUCE ON SMALL FOOD PREP TABLE EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD PREP TABLE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD THAT IS SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS USED TO LINE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SUCH AS FLOORS AND WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACE ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND FOR DRINKING.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPPING FOOD WIHTOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DESSERTS (FLAN AND CHEESECAKE) BEING SOLD IN A COOLER ON THE PREMISES FROM ALISHA'S SWEET TREATS AND THINGS. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE FOOD IS BEING PRODUCED FROM A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A SHARED KITCHEN LICENSE AND ALISHA DOES NOT HAVE A SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED IN A PROPERLY LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575407 ON 5/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED A RUSTED SURFACE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OVER THE RUST OR REPLACE THE TABLE. 51 - REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 4, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DESSERTS (FLAN AND CHEESECAKE) BEING SOLD IN A COOLER ON THE PREMISES FROM ALISHA'S SWEET TREATS AND THINGS. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE FOOD IS BEING PRODUCED FROM A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A SHARED KITCHEN LICENSE AND ALISHA DOES NOT HAVE A SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED IN A PROPERLY LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC FORKS, KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE COUNTER TOP FOR CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT THEY ARE NOT CONTAMINATED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RUSTED SURFACE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OVER THE RUST OR REPLACE THE TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER #6-8, AND STAINLESS STEEL DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF,SLICED TOMATOES, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED OF THREE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-13-19 INSPECTION # 2355316. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 57. OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. VIOLATION 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE ALL MENTIONED.
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Dec 13, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND STORAGE AREAS REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MOPS AND BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler drawer (with an air temperature of 41.2F) under the grill. With an internal temperature of the following food products: raw beef (45.4F), raw chicken (44.6F), chorizo (47.2F), taco meat (45.4F). Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temparature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $200.00, Total weight of 20 lbs. Critical Violation: 7-38-005(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excess debris and clutter on area of three compartment sink next to sanitizing side. Instructed to remove debris and clutter, clean, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excess debris on floor under fryer and behind grills in front and in rear prep area. Instructed to remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed missing floor coving in the office/storage area. Instructed to provide.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed exposed brick wall behind three compartment sink. Instructed to cover the area to make wall smooth and easily cleanable.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing no shatter proof bulbs or light shields in the back prep area. Instructed to provide.-------Must replace inoperable light bulb on hood in rear prep area and in rear storage area to provide additional lighting.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mops and brooms stored head down on the floor of the back prep area. Instructed that all brooms and mops must be stored off floor with heads up. Observed excess clutter throughout the basement. Instructed to remove clutter, clean, organize, and maintain.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, TORTAS, BURRITOS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ZAYA CHLIMON ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:25PM WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RECENT REPROT ON THE BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF TACOS, POEK TACOS, CHICKEN TACOS,BEANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE, FROM REPORT #1976564, DATED 12/06/16. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY/POST THE SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE CUSTOMER VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GAVE A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE COOK LINE. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 6, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed operator to post customer advisory in plain view of customers. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood surfaces under front counter. Must paint or seal all porous wood. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Must provide draining board for utensils (pots, pans, etc.) to dry after being washed,rinsed and sanitized. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found porous, uneven (rock and concrete) floor in rear food storage room, near back door. Must paint or seal floor in this area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hole in women's restroom ceiling. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same. Found open pipe in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must cap or remove open pipping.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found reach in cooler without a thermometer. Facility must provide thermometers in all coolers and freezer. Must place thermometers in conspicuous area inside reach in cooler. Must provide stem thermometers to test internal temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simon Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simon Tacos on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simon Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Simon Tacos.
Has Simon Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simon Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Simon Tacos 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 Simon Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simon Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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