Taco Pros

7959 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Pros has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taco Pros on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. NOTED 15LBS OF STEAK AT 54.8F, 5LBS OF SHRIMPS AT 543F, 10LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 52.1F AND OF 10LBS CHICKEN AT 51.9. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARD 40LBS AT $350 WORTH OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS HOLDING AN INADEQUATE AIR TIME OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE (HELD FOR INSPECTION)UNTIL COOLER CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41f OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE MISSING FOR HANDWASHING LAVATORIES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR WAREWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT EACH HANDWASHING LAVATORY OR GROUP OF ADJACENT LAVATORIES IF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE USED AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE/GAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASE COVING OF REAR WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL HOLE/GAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF BASE COVING AND WALLS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Pros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Pros on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Taco Pros' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Pros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Pros inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Pros is inspected around two times per year on average.

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