Taco Pros
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taco Pros, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited eight times.
Taco Pros' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Improper date marking for cooked TCS food, found several bags of cooked rice held in prep cooler with 12 days shelf life ( Feb3-Feb14) informed manager that refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels, no hands drying provision provided in employees restroom, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10
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Apr 21, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Apr 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615188 4/4/25 NOT CORRECTED-#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
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Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON A HAIRNET WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND PICKED UP THE LIME SQUEEZER AND LIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER HAS ON PLASTIC GLOVES CAME TO REAR PREP AREA BAGGED FOOD AND THEN ASSITED IN PREPARING TCS FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET(DISCOLORED) CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604976 10/21/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.#43-3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OF LIGHT BLUE COLOR BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY /DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 1- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
56
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND FLOOR UNDER MAT IN REAR PREP AREA
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM INSIDE OF FRONT DRINK COOLER.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (RICE, BEANS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:11P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND A BOWL AND A LADLE STORED INSIDE A POT OF BEANS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BROOMS AND MOPS FROM INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN AND HANG ON HOOKING SYSTEM FOR THEM TO DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Pros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Pros on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Pros?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taco Pros.
Has Taco Pros' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Pros have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Pros 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 Pros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Pros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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