Taco Maya
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Taco Maya, located at 3053 N Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 28, 2025, with a score of 78. The inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food labeling, wiping cloth storage, and in-use utensil storage. Across eight scored inspections, Taco Maya has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 20, 2025
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
32
May 13, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 27, 2022
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
30
Violations — Aug 28, 2025 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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