Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co.
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
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Score
Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 17 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP DIP CUP INTO RICE IN HOT HOLDING AND SMASH RICE DOWN INTO CUP WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISPOSE OF RICE AND TO STOP THIS PRACTICE, FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 48.7F, BREADED CHICKEN BREAST 48.7F, BEEF LIVER AT 58.9F, EGGS AT 56.7F, TACO STEAK MEAT 51.9F, FISH 49.9F, ARRACHERA 50.4F, CHORIZO 47.8F, COOKED POTATOES 51.3F, COOKED CACTUS 51.9F AND COOKED SLICED PEPPER 53.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $290.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDFOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING, NOTED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK ALSO LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM DAMAGED, AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALL BY HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Apr 26, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST REGLUE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 19, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND ADD A STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER AND A FLY STRIP MOUNTED TO THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH OBJECTS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT BEHIND THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, BLENDERS AND MIXERS, AND GREASE ON THE GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGLUE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 21, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS NEAR TORTILLA CHIP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATINO OF CHIPS FROM HANDWASHING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE MICROWAVE NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 4, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Feb 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2369760 DATED ON 04/27/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,#55 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND #56 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MENUDO AT 52.0F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND GREEN SALSA AT 76.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 2, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER 1.5LBS. COOKED POTATO & BEEF 50.0F,2LBS. COOKED PEPPERS 45.7F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEEF 44.1F,1.5LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 47.3F,1 LB. COOKED BEEF 50.0F,19LBS. COOKED STEAK 46.4F-52.5F,2LBS. RAW BEEF 61.5LBS.1LB. COOKED PORK SKIN 49.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 29.5LBS. $200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO STORED FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,OVEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 11, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ,DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REPACKAGED CAKES STORED FOR SALE IN 3 DOOR GLASS COOLER WITH OUT LABELS.MUST BE LABELED WITH PROPER INFORMATION
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP CLEANING CLOTHS CLEAN AND SUBMERGED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER ARE BROKEN , MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-5 INCH OPENING ON DAMAGED CRACKED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE SLICING LIMES AND THEN PICKING UP GRASP WITH BARE HAND AND PUTTING IN TO PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS. MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD.PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $ 1.00 .PRIORITY VIOLATION.7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES AND KNIFES , ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAPY WATER AND BRUSHES INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ARTICLES FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP IT ACCESSIBLE ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF DEMONSTRATION."PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE MARKED BY PRODUCTION DATE.MUST MARKED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND USE BY DATE .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 AND REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENU. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPACKAGED CAKES STORED FOR SALE IN 3 DOOR GLASS COOLER WITH OUT LABELS.MUST BE LABELED WITH PROPER INFORMATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE DOOR IS MISSING AND FACILITY USES PLASTIC BAG FOR COVER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEES DO NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORE RACK
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT AND STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER ARE BROKEN , MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET , UNUSED KETTLE,SHELVING UNITS PREP TABLES ETC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AROUND WALLS , UNDER EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area that were damaged, broken, missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under 3 compartment sink, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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May 3, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT BASE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co..
Has Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Super Taqueria El Taconazo El Tio Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.
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