Taqueria La Mexicana

815 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA, located at 815 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL, had its most recent inspection on 2025-05-06, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified three minor violations concerning wiping cloths, non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of physical facilities. Across 22 recorded inspections, TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA has consistently maintained a low-risk status.

22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
39
Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 18, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
May 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 8, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 5, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 1, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 7, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — May 6, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD BUILDUP UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)