MAR 19
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL FOGON TAPATIO TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 45/100
3222 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 19, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE DUCT ON THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN DISREPAIR WITH HOLES AND WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
MAR 42026FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2026
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS BEEF, PORK, RICE, BEANS AND SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. UNDER FRONT COUNTER ON SHELVING UNITS STORING KITCHENWARE (PLATES, CUPS) ALONG SIDE PREP COOLER, REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR SCTTERED NEAR GREASE TRAP AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN SAID STROAGE SPACE, INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX AND UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE DUCT ON THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN DISREPAIR WITH HOLES AND WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
MAR 172025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-19-245 INSPECTION#2600335. VIOLATION 51. FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL.
AUG 192024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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AUG 162024FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2024
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS/RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030.MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE TAKE OUT MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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