Tacombi
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Tacombi 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS AT IMRPOPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 61.5F-63.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. BEANS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN TILES ON COUNTEROP IN PREP AREA AND ON COUNTERTOP IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 8, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK AT 161F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.115 OBSERVED 2 LIVE BIRDS INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE THE BIRDS FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/28/25 NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD A PASSING INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/22/25 POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 28, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM WITH A BOTTLE OF BLEACH, CUPS, SCRUB PADS AND TOWELS STORED IN THE SINK BASIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A STACK OF DELIVERED BOXES STORED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER'S DINING AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 91F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR, FRONT PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE INSIDE THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE FILLING UP A CONTAINER WITH WATER AT THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. KNIFE REMOVED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR, 5 IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND 5 IN THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2023
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD USED ON THE CEILING IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD TO MAKE NON-ABSORBENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ON THE WALLS OVER THE BAR AND THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS OVER ALL AREAS WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, ETC, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 120F. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED THE SINK. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW AT 105F.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacombi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacombi on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Tacombi.
Has Tacombi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacombi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Tacombi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacombi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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