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Taco Max Cantina

2808-2810 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Taco Max Cantina has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TCS FOODS - REFRIED BEANS 45.1 F, CHORIZO 72.0 & 62.9 F, GROUND BEEF 53.3 F, CHICKEN TINGA 57.8 F, ROASTED PORK 61.5, LENGUA 51.9 F, MARINATED PORK 64.3 F IN WALK-IN COOLER 2. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 75 LBS VALUED AT $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ICE SCOOP ON THE SIDE OF FRONT COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND AIR-DRY ICE SCOOP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE DUST ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BLUE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND SMALL ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BETWEEN CHEST COOLER AND NORTHEAST WALL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON POUROUS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Sep 19, 2024
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Max Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Max Cantina on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Max Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Max Cantina.

Has Taco Max Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Max Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Max Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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