Jerk Taco Man

Chicago Health Dept

7723 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 28
2026
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KITCHEN, ALONG SOUTH WALL IN KITCHEN, ON TOP OF BOX STORED IN SOUTHEAST DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON DESK IN NORTHWEST OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED 1 DEAD SMALL RODENT AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS ON TRAP IN NORTHEAST STORAGE AREA AND FLYING INSECTS ON TRAPS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS

JUL 23
2026
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS

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