Texan Taco Bar

942-944 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Texan Taco Bar, the earliest from 2021. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Texan Taco Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR DOOR SURFACE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTD REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC GLOVES AROUND STOPPER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

May 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK DRAINAGE PIPE LOCATED IN THE 2ND-FLOOR REAR SERVICE BAR. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PREP KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 17, 2022

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2021

License

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR WASTE WATER PIPES OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH PIPES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX SINGLE RESTROOM AND INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texan Taco Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texan Taco Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Texan Taco Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Texan Taco Bar.

Has Texan Taco Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texan Taco Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Texan Taco Bar 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 Texan Taco Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Texan Taco Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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