Taqueria Misantla Ver
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taqueria Misantla Ver stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUMBERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION IN HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUMBERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION IN HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Jan 10, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE THE SMALL BLACK ICE MACHINE SITS ON A WOODEN STAND. OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR A THE EDGE OF THE WALL BY THE STANDING SMOKER MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE METAL SHLEVING UNIT IN THE REAR WHERE THE IGLOO ICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 01/10/2024 AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587653 JANUARY 05,2024 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BOTH WITH CORRECTION DATES OF 4/5/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SALSA, PORK, EGGS AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP LINED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 9, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 10-15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING THROUGHTOUT FACILITY ALONG WALLS NEAR FIRST PREP AREA, IN THE SECOND PREP AREA, IN WASHROOMS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRT ON THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Misantla Ver last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Misantla Ver on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Misantla Ver?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Misantla Ver.
Has Taqueria Misantla Ver's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Misantla Ver have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Misantla Ver means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Misantla Ver inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Misantla Ver is inspected around three times per year on average.
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