Taco Maya

2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Taco Maya, the earliest from 2023. On Jun 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Taco Maya squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE, AND TILE IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Mar 2, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALONG WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AT DISWASH AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Maya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Maya on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Maya?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Maya.

Has Taco Maya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Maya have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Maya 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 Maya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Maya is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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