Velvet Taco
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
VELVET TACO, located at 1110 N State St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 12, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to the cleanliness of non-food and food contact surfaces, as well as the cleanability and design of surfaces. Across 31 scored inspections, VELVET TACO has historically maintained a low-risk status.
31
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
37
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jan 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Oct 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Sep 9, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
90
Jan 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jul 6, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 6, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 16, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 27, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE COOKING SURFACES(FLATTOP,GRILL) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
49
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CASH RESGISTERS ARE LOCATED IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE UPSTAIRS SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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