JAN 29
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL TACO SABROSO #1 INC.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
8346 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MAY 122025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1" GAP UNDER FRONT GLASS ENTRANCE DOOR ABOUT 1/2" GAP UNDER THE SECOND WHOTE ENTRANCE DOOR AND ABOUT 1/4" GAP UNDER THE CLEAR GLASS DOOR LEADING TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING AS WELL AS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL TILE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR LOOSE AND SOME BROKEN FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PAPER LINING SURROUNDING STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, RICE, AND STEAK ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE WITH SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE RAW MEATS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS OF DRY GOODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASHGUARD MISSING ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK (COOLING FOOD IMMEDIATELY ADAJACENT TO). INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC CUP STORED IN CORNMEAL. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.
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FEB 192021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM TRASH CAN IN NEED OF LID AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
JUN 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROX 5-LBS OF COOKED TRIPE IN COOLER AT 54.0F. (PIC) REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST OF APPROX $ 40.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
DEC 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268332 ON 2-21-19:58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY MATERIALS NEED FOR CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, CHICKEN) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE SIZE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR AND FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 152017FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2017
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.9F. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLER: CONTAINER OF GREEN SALSA AT 47.9F. CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK AT 60.9F, GUACAMOLE AT 50.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN LARGE, DEEP BUS PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRIPE 79.9F, COOKED PASTOR 66.6F, COOKED BEANS 47.9F, RICE 45.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 60LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE TORTILLAS AND PLACING CONDIMENTS SUCH AS LETTUCE, CHEESE ON TACOS AND GIVEN TO CUSTOMER FOR IMMEDIATE CONSUMPTION. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/12/17 REPORT 1981369 NOT CORRECTED. 32 CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE/COOLER PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 38 STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES. 40 MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
JAN 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDE.NSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE/COOLER PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS TORN AND WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL NEAR THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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