Taquizas Valdez

3038 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taquizas Valdez has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: USED LINENS ON TOP CUTTING BOARDS,A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR ISSUE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOODS IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:RICE,ETC.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT,ALSO HAIR RESTRINANT IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD AND HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

Dec 5, 2024

License

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL 3 RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOR PREVENTER AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, ETC. IN REAR COURTYARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquizas Valdez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquizas Valdez on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Taquizas Valdez's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquizas Valdez have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquizas Valdez 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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