Tortazo Willis

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2019, Tortazo Willis has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Utensils, equipment & linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.(0PPM CHLORINE).PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.ECOLAB TECHNICIAN REPAIRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BY THE END OF INSPECTION .
16
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans placed too close to food containers shelf, instructed to keep away from food contact surface/containers.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry before stacking.
44
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Unable to view refrigerators thermometers, Instructed to place in warmest part in a easy to monitor location.
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82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In use spoons kept in room temp standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: deli cups used as a bulk food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops
47
86
Oct 5, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2019
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE BUT NOT SIGNED BUY ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortazo Willis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortazo Willis on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortazo Willis?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tortazo Willis.

Has Tortazo Willis' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortazo Willis have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortazo Willis 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 Tortazo Willis inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortazo Willis is inspected roughly once per year on average.