Taqueria La Herencia

6828 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Taqueria La Herencia, the earliest from 2024. Taqueria La Herencia was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria La Herencia is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES (CUPS, LIDS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD SYSTEM AROUND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/14/24 REPORT 2594514 NOT CORRECTED; 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: see 60

May 14, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Herencia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Herencia on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Herencia?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Herencia.

Has Taqueria La Herencia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Herencia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Herencia 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 La Herencia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Herencia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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