Taqueria El Asadero #1
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
TAQUERIA EL ASADERO #1, located at 2213 W Montrose Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 20, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations. Across 25 scored inspections, TAQUERIA EL ASADERO #1 has historically maintained a low-risk status.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 26, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Feb 1, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Jul 8, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 5, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jul 30, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Nov 20, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 29, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 6, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 7, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALLS ON BASEMENT AND RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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