Taqueria L' Patron
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Taqueria L' Patron, located at 2032 N Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on 2025-07-16. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and two minor violations. Previous inspections at this Mexican / Latin establishment have also typically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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May 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2023
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Jul 16, 2025 Inspection
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP TO BE IMPROPER: AL PASTOR 46.6F, CHORIZO AT 44.4F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8, ARRENCHERIA AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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