Taco Burrito King
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
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Going back to 2010, Taco Burrito King has 26 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taco Burrito King trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED PORK AT 70F, CHORIZO AT 69F AND SALSA AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Aug 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582033 ON 9/20/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:51-OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN 1 OF 2 CUSTOMER RESTROOMS AND ON LIGHT ABOVE CONDIMENT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 5 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH UNISEX WASHROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOODEN PALLETS AND PLASTIC CRATES STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2369627 ON 4/22/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 6-301.14: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS. (#56) 6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE AREA OF THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FLOOR TILE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILE TO THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA; APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE @48.0F AND ABOUT 5LBS OF DICED TOMATOES @47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USEIN REAR PREP NOT PROPERLY SANITZING. THE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0PPM.INSTRUCTED MAMAGEMENT THAT SANITIZER FOR FOR MACHINE SHOULD BE AT LEAST 50PPM FOR PROPER SANITZING OF FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED WITHOUT NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, FRESH PICO, COOKED RICE , AND BEANS, ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY WITH IMPOROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABEL (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS AVALABLE IN MENU POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER (ASTERICKING IN MENU). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING A PLATE OF FOOD ON FRONT PREP STATION ON ON CUTTING BOARD AND COLD HOLD UNIT HOLDING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DESIGNATE AN AREA WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEEDING PROTECTION DOESNT RESULT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 25, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DRAIN COVER OVER FLOOR DRAIN IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES, CRATES, ETC.) OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN DRAIN NOT ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPER, WATER NOT GOING DOWN INTO SEWER LINE, OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR, SINK TAGGED , INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MUST USE SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA, THATS A FEW FEET AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR TO ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN OFF HINGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Mar 28, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON COUNTERTOP AT IMPROPER HOLDING/STORING TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF COOKED CHORIZO 88.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK 89.3F, AND CONTAINER OF GRILLED ONIONS AND PEPPERS AT 86.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEANS, RICE, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12A SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT ALTERED WITH PIECES OF PAPER COVERING SECTIONS OF SUMMARY REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION THAT WERE CHECKED. INSTD TO VISIBLY DISPLAY FULL SUMMARY REPORT. ALTERING REPORT IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)SERIOUS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOW ABLE TO OPEN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR INSPEECTION.
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Feb 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 4-DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 4-DRAWER COOLER: 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF CHORIZO AT 49.0F, 2 CONTAINERS OF TAMALES AT 50.1F, CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.2F, CONTAINER OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 46.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TIME TIME. APPROX 25LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR WINDOW ABLE TO OPEN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR INSPEECTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR ALL COOLERS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED IN WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED RICE COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP ON TRAYS(NO DATE OR TIME POSTED) FOUND AT 45.1F, COOKED BEANS STORED IN DEEP PANS WITH COOKED DATE OF 1-25-15 FOUND AT 44.1F AND WITH NO DATE AT 45.6F. ALL COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS OR CONTAINERS AND COVERED LOOSELY TO ALLOW HEAT TO ESCAPE, AND BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS( 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS INVERTED(ALL HANDLES UP OR OUT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN AND CRACKED. CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP). REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TOWEL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLTY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER UNDER GRILL AND AT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A LIGHT OUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BRAKE DOWN AND REMOVE FROM AREA TO PREVENT CLUTTER/HARBORAGE.
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Dec 31, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE GREEN AND RED SALSA CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE REAR RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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82
Apr 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BORAD AT FRONT PREP TABLE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 9, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. A NEW AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IS BEING INSTALLED AT THE SAME TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ABOVE THE FRONT KITCHEN COUNTER WITHOUT A BARRIER BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA. THE DUCT WORK WAS CEASED AT THIS TIME AND MAY NOT RESUME UNTIL A BARRIER IS PUT UP TO PROTECT THE FOOD IN SAID PREP AREA. PLATES AND BOWLS WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST INSIDE WERE TAKEN IN BACK TO THE DISH WASHER AND THE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE WIPED DOWN WITH A SANITIZING CLOTH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE METAL SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY AND RUSTY. CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS WERE THE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE AND IN THE BATHROOM SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. APRONS OR WORK SPECIFIC CLOTHES MUST COVER STREET CLOTHES OF THE FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the floor drain area under the 3-comp sink so it doesn't collect water and debris.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Complete the mop sink repairs,install hot and cold water faucets and dackflow prevention if you want to hook up a hose.
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Feb 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine door interior is greasy and the walk in cooler fan guards are dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize in detail. Repair the damaged and unsanitary interior floor of the 3-door reach in prep cooler.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Replace the missing light Shields above the stove and ice machine. Clean out the grill area shields and replace burned out bulbs.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Put the ice scoop back on the holder in the machine when finished using.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Burrito King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Burrito King on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Burrito King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Burrito King.
Has Taco Burrito King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Burrito King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Burrito King 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 Burrito King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Burrito King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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