Tacos Montanas
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
82
Score
TACOS MONTANAS, located at 3254 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on September 2, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, general cleanliness of surfaces, and the condition of physical facilities. Across seven recorded inspections, TACOS MONTANAS has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Nov 5, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Violations — Sep 2, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO SECURE DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.---- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE BOX FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BUMPY, UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM AND CARDBOARD AS SEALANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE COOLER THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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