MAR 12
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SU TAQUERIA THALY'S INC..
YOUR CALL. 64/100
3156 N AUSTIN AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO WATER IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 62025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINK ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF WATER RESEVIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED YELLOW SUBTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2: BEANS 44 F, SALSA VERDE 46.3 F, SALSA ROJO 54.0 F, POZOLE 45.3 F, MENUDO 45.6 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $140 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
NOTED PASTOR BASE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SALSA ROJO COOLING ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE STORED IN A BUCKET THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 28 LBS, VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 45.0 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK-IN COOLER #1 AND REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER #2 UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WITH MOLD AN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ONSITE. REFUSE IS HELD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AND CONTRACT WITH LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
DEC 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RICE, AL PASTOR AND MENUDO. READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than twenty-four (24) hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN PIECES INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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JUN 162023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN FRONT COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112021FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FLAN STORED IN THE COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREMISES, NET CONTENTS, AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,ELEVATED AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE-BUILD UP.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2294066 DATED:06/24/2019 47-OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING to BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION 09/17/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 1/18/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
JUN 172019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY WARNED ON 12-31-2018 SEE REPORT#2243944
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY WARNED 12-31-2018 SEE REPORT#2243944
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS RUSTING IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2243944 DATED 12/31/201 AND SEE # 60 BELOW
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED/NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OBSERVED ON 12/31-2019,REPORT#2243944 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS. CORE VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM CEILING PANELS IN THE DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING ROOM. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
OCT 62017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.----------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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