Tacombi

1442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tacombi three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POT TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE (CIP) PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POT.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN RICE AND SUGAR STORED WITH HANDLE IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.

Mar 1, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Feb 20, 2024

License

3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM THAT CANNOT BE TURNED ON WITHOUT FLOODING WATER TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86 F OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WOMEN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO WATER. BOTH SINKS ARE TEMPERED SINKS AND MUST PROVIDE WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F BUT NOT TO EXCEED 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA WITH NO WATER. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION WAS MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER. AND THAT CHLORINE HAS A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND-WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE AVAILABLE AT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT HEAVILY CRACKED WITH LARGE HOLES IN FLOOR FULL OF GRAVEL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacombi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacombi on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacombi?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacombi.

Has Tacombi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacombi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacombi 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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