Taqueria El Costeno 2

8121 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taqueria El Costeno 2 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2025
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HAND WASHING SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY HOLDING THE WATER (ALLOWS DRAINING WHILE INSTALLED) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BETTER FITTING STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING REASONS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY PULLING RETURN AIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Costeno 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Costeno 2 on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Costeno 2?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Costeno 2.

Has Taqueria El Costeno 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Costeno 2 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Costeno 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.