Tacos Don Cuco
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Tacos Don Cuco stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tacos Don Cuco on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT AND COVER PREPARED SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND COVERINGS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SURFACES OF STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO HOLD WALL BASE IN PLACE IN PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
56
78
Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
95
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2571644 FROM 02/23/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA. 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER, AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA. 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. IT IS USED AS A GARBAGE CONTAINER AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF 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. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND ORANGE STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
82
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (TABLES, COUNTERS), CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND WALL OUTLETS AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE, CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND WINDOW SILLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
47
70
Apr 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DISPOSABLE LIDS AND CUPS FROM UPPER SHELF IN TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST ENCLOSE OPENING IN BASEMENT WALL TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
57
67
Mar 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 6LBS. RAW FISH AT 45.9F AND 1.5LBS. BREADED STEAK AT 48.4F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX. 7.5LBS. $35.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2352655 12/3/19 NOT CORRECTED .#36-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47- OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP ARE TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND/OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.#55- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CARTS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
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 (PORK,HAM,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT AND RIGHT OF SAID SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET LONG ENOUGH AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
48
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX INFO GIVEN.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DISPOSABLE LIDS AND CUPS FROM UPPER SHELF IN TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST ENCLOSE OPENING IN BASEMENT WALL TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
27
Dec 3, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP ARE TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND/OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE) WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
58
45
May 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive debris build up on bottom of interior of 1 door up right freezer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed loose baseboard coving and hole in bottom of wall next to kitchen entry door. Must repair hole and coving to prevent pest entry. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
37
82
Jun 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
38
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM.
35
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF TOSTADA SHELLS, TRASH, BREAD, ETC ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER, BLACK TARP, CARDBOARD BOXES AND GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
36
74
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MARRED CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RANGE AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD ON FLOORING,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED FOR RESTROOM DOOR.
37
82
Mar 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION U.NITS, AND UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS
33
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
32
86
Mar 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
45
78
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER, AND REACH IN COOLER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF,AND GRILL DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
33
95
Mar 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE SLICER. OBSERVED A RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
82
May 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
86
Aug 1, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/24/12 (1076333). SOME EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN WEST CORNER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ALSO ACTIVITY NOTED IN CORNER OF BASEMENT. ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTIION. MGR WILL INCREASE PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-90 CRITICAL.
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
28
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALOMG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED.
35
70
Jul 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ALONG WALL AND ALSO ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE TABLE AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALOMG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLE NOTED AROUND PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
36
78
Nov 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM /LOOSE ON RIGHT SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT (STEAM TABLE,GRILL ETC). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST CLEAN DEBRIS THRU-OUT SHARED BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD/DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BY WINDOW ON PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
35
82
Jun 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO TOILET PAPER DEVICE IN WASHROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD FLOOR AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Don Cuco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Don Cuco on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Don Cuco?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tacos Don Cuco.
Has Tacos Don Cuco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Don Cuco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos Don Cuco 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 Tacos Don Cuco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Don Cuco is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants