Taconazo El Original #1

4124 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Taconazo El Original #1, located at 4124 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on August 5, 2025, with a score of 90. This inspection noted two minor violations related to the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 24 scored inspections, Taconazo El Original #1 has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Dec 6, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Aug 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 22, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Sep 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Aug 15, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Aug 6, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
37
Jun 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jun 10, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Apr 23, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Violations — Aug 5, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)// NOTED EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMEN
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)