JAN 29
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LUCIDO'S TACOS.
EAT. 84/100
4147 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE AND HANDLE OF TONGS LAYING ON SLICED LIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUN 72024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.
AUG 222023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN.(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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DEC 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR DISH/PREP AREA HANDSINK, NOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (PORK) IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 15LBS OF PORK AT A COST OF $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING STOPPERS FOR MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOMS OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN OUT IN FRONT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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