Tacos La Guaracha

3445 W 51St St, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tacos La Guaracha has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jul 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tacos La Guaracha is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

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

Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Dec 12, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: VOMIT/DIARHHEA CLEAN-UP KIT NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN COMPLETE KIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: THE STEM THERMOMETER IS ON SITE BUT IN NEED OF CALIBRATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos La Guaracha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Guaracha on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tacos La Guaracha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos La Guaracha have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos La Guaracha 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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