Taquitos Chicago

3792 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taquitos Chicago has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jul 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taquitos Chicago trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BASE FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL SPLATTER AT THE REAR PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN AREA.

Feb 5, 2025

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 ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquitos Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Chicago on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Taquitos Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taquitos Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquitos Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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