Taqueria Iztatl
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
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Score
Taqueria Iztatl appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Taqueria Iztatl's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, LENGUA 44.8 F, TRIPA 47.1 F, SALSA (63.1 & 52.2), RICE (51.1 F - 55.2 F), BEANS 52.9 F, RAW PORK AND BEEF RANGING FROM 49.5 F - 50.5 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 121 LBS VALUED AT $413 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2599964 CONDUCTED ON 08/09/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (47) OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET (47) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, AL PASTOR) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF BEEF AT 48.2F AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50-57.8F . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 45LBS AT $90. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 24, 2024
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Iztatl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Iztatl on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Iztatl?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Iztatl.
Has Taqueria Iztatl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Iztatl have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Iztatl 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 Iztatl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Iztatl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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