Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri has been inspected 17 times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE SIR LAWRENCE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE MOP SINK, NEAR WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA OFF THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND ADDED READY TO EAT CHEESE TO BEEF TORTILLA KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES? MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2290954 DATED 6/5/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING ON THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS TO WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH/POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CHILDRENS MENU LISTING A "SODA" AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND EATING A PASTRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND STORING THE BEVERAGE AND FOOD ON TOP OF A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A PACKAGE OF FROZEN SHRIMP SUBMERGED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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Jan 5, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JUICING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL JUICE SOLD MUST BEAR PROPER WARNING LABEL THAT NOTIFYS CUSTOMER JUICE IS NOT PASTUERIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2290954 DATED 6/5/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER WITH BROKEN LID IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH IN THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SINKS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelf being used near the utility sink. Must provide a non porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained and broken ceiling tiles in dining and prep areas. Must replace.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed light bulb out in hallway leading to bathroom. Must replace.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE,GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP COOLER.MUST MAKE OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMP SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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May 22, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO(312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 33.8F(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED TRIPE 82.7F,2LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.2F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F,5LBS. COOKED MUSHROOMS 45.9F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.6F,5LBS.COOKED PORK 48.2F,1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.2F,1 LB. COOKED CARNITAS 44.0F-46.6F,1LB. COOKED PORK 44.4F,1LB. COOKED PEPPERS44.7F,2LBS. COOKED ZUCCHINI 44.5F,5LBS. SHRIMP 49.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS.$197. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC WRAP,WRAPPED AROUND EXTERIOR OPENING OF ICE MACHINE.ALSO NOTICED A NON FOOD GRADE CAULKING USED AROUND INTERIOR DOOR MOLDING.OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE CAULKING , PLASTIC AND BUILD UP.REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULUTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE,GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP COOLER.MUST MAKE OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMP SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 23, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER ON A STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE TABLE UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASA AND MEAT IN BOX FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC STORAGE FOOD BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR FRONT WALL PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALL,REPLACE TILES,AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Sep 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT JUICE PREPARATRION AREAS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS BY 9-7-15. CURRENTLY FOODHANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT WORKING SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(ABOUT 20 FEET AWAY).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing, damaged stained ceiling tiles in front counter area, dining area shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers, and dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Sep 5, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri.
Has Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri 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 Y Restaurant La Piri inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Restaurant La Piri is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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