Su Taqueria Thaly's
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2017, Su Taqueria Thaly's has 13 inspections in the public record. Su Taqueria Thaly's was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Su Taqueria Thaly's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO WATER IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
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May 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 45.0 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK-IN COOLER #1 AND REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER #2 UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PASTOR BASE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SALSA ROJO COOLING ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE STORED IN A BUCKET THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 28 LBS, VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ONSITE. REFUSE IS HELD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AND CONTRACT WITH LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINK ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF WATER RESEVIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED YELLOW SUBTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2: BEANS 44 F, SALSA VERDE 46.3 F, SALSA ROJO 54.0 F, POZOLE 45.3 F, MENUDO 45.6 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $140 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WITH MOLD AN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RICE, AL PASTOR AND MENUDO. READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than twenty-four (24) hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN PIECES INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN FRONT COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2294066 DATED:06/24/2019 47-OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING to BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION 09/17/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 1/18/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,ELEVATED AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE-BUILD UP.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FLAN STORED IN THE COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREMISES, NET CONTENTS, AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED/NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OBSERVED ON 12/31-2019,REPORT#2243944 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY WARNED ON 12-31-2018 SEE REPORT#2243944
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY WARNED 12-31-2018 SEE REPORT#2243944
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2243944 DATED 12/31/201 AND SEE # 60 BELOW
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Dec 31, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM CEILING PANELS IN THE DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING ROOM. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Oct 6, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.----------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Su Taqueria Thaly's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Su Taqueria Thaly's on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Su Taqueria Thaly's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Su Taqueria Thaly's.
Has Su Taqueria Thaly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Su Taqueria Thaly's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Su Taqueria Thaly's 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 Su Taqueria Thaly's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Su Taqueria Thaly's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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