NOV 24
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPICY TACO.
EAT. 77/100
2825 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 24, 2025 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AT THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OR WEATHER GUARD TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANTIIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF NONFUNCTIONAL LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED BY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA GRILL LINE IN POOR REPAIR, WATER-DAMAGED OR HEAT-DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAT- AND WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OCT 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REAR LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER (IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA) IN POOR REPAIR, NONFUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AT THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OR WEATHER GUARD TO ELIMINATE GAP AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANTIIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF NONFUNCTIONAL LARGE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED BY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA GRILL LINE IN POOR REPAIR, WATER-DAMAGED OR HEAT-DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAT- AND WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
DEC 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 152023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED PLASTIC BAG IS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO THE FRONT COUNTER). FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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JUL 62022FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT ITS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN, FRONT COUNTER).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET AND IN FRONT OFFICE SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREEN FOR THE NORTH WALL FAN IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS IN KITCHEN BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →