Taqueria El Molino Corporation
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
TAQUERIA EL MOLINO CORPORATION, located at 3945 W 31St St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to food preparation, personal cleanliness, and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across 21 recorded inspections, TAQUERIA EL MOLINO CORPORATION has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Apr 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Jul 2, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 25, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
May 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jul 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
30
May 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 20, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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