SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACO & BURRITO HOUSE.

EAT. 91/100

3939 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 3
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED MEAT TAMALES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TIGHTLY WRAPPING COOKED MEAT TAMALES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 87.F AND STACKING IN A TALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE COOLING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED TAMALES FROM PLASTIC WRAP AND PROCEEDED TO PROPERLY COOL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF IN A HOT HOLDING CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 118.2F TO 130.1F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CHORIZO INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 52.5F, 48.2F AND 73.7F. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

INTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/CHIPPED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----NOTED A CARDBOARD BOX ON SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER BEING USED AS A CONTAINER FOR FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST STORE IN A WASHABLE CONTAINER.

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

DAMAGED PLASTIC WALL/COUNTER NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST NOT USE METAL FOOD CONTAINER AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE A MATERIAL THAT DOESN'T ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.----WALL AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

FEB 24
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE HEATING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MAR 29
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 27
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- -CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. -CRACK AND MISSING TILES ON WALLS BY THE UTILITY SINK AND HAND WASH SINK -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL CRACKS WHERE EVER NECESSARY AND SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.

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