Tabu Tacos

401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60642
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Tabu Tacos appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tabu Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned behind blade housing, food debris noted, 2nd floor bar ice maker interior surfaces not clean, gray film noted on interior panel, instructed to clean all food contact surfaces and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for shared first floor ice maker and coffee maker, instructed to install.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Ice bin at first floor bar area missing a cover that is across from customers seating area, instructed to install.
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86
Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EITHER ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
May 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EITHER ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
90
Oct 4, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COVER OR SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabu Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabu Tacos on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabu Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tabu Tacos.

Has Tabu Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tabu Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tabu 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 Tabu Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tabu Tacos is inspected about once every two years on average.