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Tacos El Tio # 7

6019-6023 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tacos El Tio # 7 stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Tacos El Tio # 7's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/AROUND CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
5
90
Sep 20, 2023
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT SEATING AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Tio # 7 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Tio # 7 on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Tio # 7?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Tio # 7.

Has Tacos El Tio # 7's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Tio # 7 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Tio # 7 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 El Tio # 7 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Tio # 7 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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