Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano

4933 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of cubes in ice make, instructed to keep scoop off cubes in a clean container/holder.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using grocery plastic bags in food storage in prep cooler. Instructed to use a food grade bags.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section on food storage shelves, instructed to provide additional lights.
56
86
Mar 5, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano.

Has Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacoztlan Restaurante Mexicano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.