Taqueria El Heredero II

3619 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria El Heredero II has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Taqueria El Heredero II's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Feb 20, 2024

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Heredero II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Heredero II on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Taqueria El Heredero II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Heredero II have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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