Tts Tacos & Tequilas

1438 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tts Tacos & Tequilas stretching back to 2023. Tts Tacos & Tequilas was last inspected on Apr 10, 2025. 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.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE UNDER THE GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT BY A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE TORTILLAS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE-HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD (POZOLE SOUP DATED MARCH 25) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH THE DATE OR PREPARATION AS DAY 1 AND WITH A DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM ORKIN IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS FROM 2023. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE UNDER THE GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Jan 30, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU TO IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Sep 7, 2023

License

1 major violation. 2 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS TO TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SELF-CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tts Tacos & Tequilas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tts Tacos & Tequilas on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tts Tacos & Tequilas?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tts Tacos & Tequilas.

Has Tts Tacos & Tequilas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tts Tacos & Tequilas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tts Tacos & Tequilas 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 Tts Tacos & Tequilas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tts Tacos & Tequilas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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