Taqueria Palacio
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2014, Taqueria Palacio has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
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 four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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90
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE BUT, NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND BAR STOOLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 31, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (BOTH WITH FOOD INSIDE), DRY STORAGE, SINGLE AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IN THE ENCLOSED BACK PORCH COMMON AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS INTO THE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A POT ON TABLETOP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND A JUKE BOX IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE SCREEN ON WINDOW IN WASHROOM, USED FOR VENTILATION, OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation(s) not Corrected from inspection report#1401416 dated:02/21/2014 serious violation 7-42-090. 38 PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. 05/21/2014. Must provide and maintain by 11/20/14.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing stoppers at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Elevate stored articles in the basement at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.
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Feb 21, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Palacio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Palacio on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Palacio?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Palacio.
Has Taqueria Palacio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Palacio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Palacio 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 Palacio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Palacio is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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