TACO MAX CANTINA.

Chicago Health Dept

2808-2810 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 10

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SMALL ICE SCOOP ON THE SIDE OF FRONT COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND AIR-DRY ICE SCOOP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED TCS FOODS - REFRIED BEANS 45.1 F, CHORIZO 72.0 & 62.9 F, GROUND BEEF 53.3 F, CHICKEN TINGA 57.8 F, ROASTED PORK 61.5, LENGUA 51.9 F, MARINATED PORK 64.3 F IN WALK-IN COOLER 2. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 75 LBS VALUED AT $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED LOOSE DUST ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LARGE BLUE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND SMALL ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS BETWEEN CHEST COOLER AND NORTHEAST WALL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON POUROUS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

SEP 19

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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