Taco El Jaliciense
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco El Jaliciense 18 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 22, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Taco El Jaliciense's latest score of 45 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER/DISH WASHER TAKE GARDEN HOSE OUTSIDE CAME BACK INSIDE THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND GOT AN ORANGE FROM WALK IN COOLER AND PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD,ALSO WENT INTO FREEZER AND PUT FROZEN SHRIMP INTO A PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND 2- DRYING TOWELS INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING FOOD WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT THE GRILL MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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45
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, PROK, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, AND HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONTAINER OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.
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Mar 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK AND STEAK) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Sep 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, PORK...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT CONDIMENTS ON A CUSTOMERS TACO SUCH AS CHEESE AND TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PREMISES MUST USE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED OR CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN AND REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW RULES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CODE #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW RULES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CODE #2-501.11.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE DATE AND TIME (FIFO).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLENGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. FOOD HANDLER WAS PREPARING TACOS, TORTAS AND BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS AFTER THE TORTILLAS WERE REMOVED FROM THE GRILL AND BEING PREPARED TO SERVE. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBERS THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK WITH ONIONS AT TEMP OF 86.4F TO 87.4F; A COOKED WHOLE PIECE OF BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.4F; ONE CONTAINERS OF DICED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52.7F. MANAGER ON SITE STATED FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 8am.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.1F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8 ,VALUE 80 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW/POROUS WOOD SHELVES STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP, WARM RUNNING WATER AND DRIED WITH CLEAN PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1401794 ON 3-10-14. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WATER HEATER. SEAL HOLD IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. 26-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 43-PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE PAINT FROM BEVERAGES ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER TO MINIMIZE BAR HAND CONTACT.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR WATER HEATER. SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
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May 31, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA READS 51.6 WHICH HAS POTTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,COOLER WILL BE TAGED AND FOOD ITEMS WERE REMOVE FROM COOLER BY MANAGER ,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA RANGING FROM 45.9 TO 47.2 FOODS INSIDE COOLER WAS CHEESE,STEAK, GROUND BEEF,FISH,SLICED ONIONS,TOMATOES,AND MEXICAN SAUSAGE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLER WHERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS TOTAL COST $150.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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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 EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind-under-around heavy equipments in need for cleaning, elevate the threshold at rear exit door.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain a self closing device for the toilet room door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain a backflow prevention device for the ice machine.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Must properly store,maintain clean,soiled linen in a sanitary manner.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
5 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.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK AREA,INSIDE FURNACE ROOM REQUIRE CLEANING.
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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.REPLACE WATER CEILING TILES AT FRONT 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.FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco El Jaliciense last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco El Jaliciense on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco El Jaliciense?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco El Jaliciense.
Has Taco El Jaliciense's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco El Jaliciense have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco El Jaliciense means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taco El Jaliciense inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco El Jaliciense is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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