Taco and Burrito Express #3
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2019, Taco and Burrito Express #3 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Taco and Burrito Express #3 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH AIR GAP AND BACK ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGER CLEANED BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND RESTORED ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. LATEST PEST CONTROL REPORT GIVEN DATED MARCH 26, 2024. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL VENDOR EVERY YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL VENDOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Mar 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT FROM PIPES ABOVE SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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May 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. 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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Apr 9, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOK AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Apr 5, 2019
License
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOK AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT COUNTER CABINETS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco and Burrito Express #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco and Burrito Express #3 on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco and Burrito Express #3?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco and Burrito Express #3.
Has Taco and Burrito Express #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco and Burrito Express #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco and Burrito Express #3 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 Taco and Burrito Express #3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco and Burrito Express #3 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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