Taqueria Express

1232 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Express has been inspected seven times since 2020. Taqueria Express was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Apr 27, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Feb 21, 2020

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: THE PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. -

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Express on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Express?

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

Has Taqueria Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Express 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 Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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