Taqueria El Dorado
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
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Taqueria El Dorado has been inspected 16 times since 2015. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria El Dorado is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS RICE NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A POROUS STONE PESTLE AND MORTAR AT THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. MUST USE A HARD PLASTIC OR METAL PESTLE AND MORTAR THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT. RE-PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD AND SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST REMOVE GREASE, RE-SEAL OR REPLACE WITH SEALED WOOD THAT IS SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. ALSO NOTED RAW WOODEN TOOL STORAGE SHELVING AT THE REAR EXIT. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SCOOTER NOTED STORED IN FRONT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT STORE IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BUMPY, UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AROUND PIPING AND BASEBOARD CREVICES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST CUT DOWN/REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED OPEN CREVICES AND CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND PORK. PRIORITY
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 74.5 F THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND PORK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORLILLA PRESS MADE OF RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. WOOD NEEDS TO BE NON-POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. THE WOOD AROUND THE MICROWAVE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAITAIN.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWL/CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS AND CONTAINER OF SALSA IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STORED INCORRECTLY. UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED SO FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS NOT FACING UPWARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING WAS NOT FOUND BETWEEN WALL JUNCTURES AND HANDSINK/FOOD PREPSINK. FACILITY MUST CAULK WALL JUNCTURES BETWEEN SINK UNITS.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 15# OF COOKED SKIRT STEAK STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.5F; 47.7F AND 48.1F. MANAGER/OWNER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 4-25-19.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15; VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS:REPACKED SLICED CAKE,FLAN ETC NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,MESH AT SCREEN REAR DOOR BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THROUGH PREP AREA ALSO WASHING HAND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA/DINING AREA TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS,OR DON'T ALLOWED CUSTOMER TO USE WASHROOM NOR HAND WASHING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS ON WALL AT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .BASEMENT PARTY ROOM FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS DO NOT HAVE PROPER LABELING. ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED A NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENT LIST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW (SEE BELOW) TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER THEY WERE CHICKEN BREAST 48F.MEAT 47F,CHORIZO 47F,HOT DOGS 48F,PORK 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 29LB OF FOOD VALUED AT$43.79. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL GREASY BEHIND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL. NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING NEXT TO HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WATER INTO CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ANYONE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION GRIDS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
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Feb 14, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING TO KEEP FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY AND VOLUNTARILY THREW RICE AWAY.TOTAL AMOUNT 5LBS -COST $3.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT 3-COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO TEST FOR SANITIZING RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CHEMICAL TEST KIT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION GRIDS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Dec 20, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, OR TO BE REPLACED. DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ARE PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR RACKS SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, OR TO BE REPLACED. DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ARE PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR RACKS SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 02/28/2017
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; STEAK, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1610189, DATED 1/26/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD, GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID MATERIALS ON FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #35; OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #36; LIGHT BULB OUT IN SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #39; OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, OR TO BE REPLACED. DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ARE PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR RACKS SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, STEAK, SHRIMP, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN FRONT PESPI COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT INCLUDES ITEM NAMES, DATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD, GROCERY BAGS AND FOIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID MATERIALS ON FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND DIRTY FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER,AND FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL HAS BROKEN TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURE IN TOILET ROOM HAS DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB OUT IN SHEILD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTUON WHLIE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Mar 23, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCHARGE HOSE FROM CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DISCHARGING ON FLOOR DRAIN,HANGS ON OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE PEPSI COLA TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,CORNERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,AND BEHIND HEAT RADIATORS IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN SOUTH WALL UNDER THE MOP SINK,AND UNDER THE WEST WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND PIPE, BROKEN SOUTH WALL INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS.LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Mar 19, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Dorado last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Dorado on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Dorado?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Dorado.
Has Taqueria El Dorado's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Dorado have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Dorado means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria El Dorado inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Dorado is inspected around two times per year on average.
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