MAR 24
2026
PASS · 0 violations
TACO MOTORA INC..
Chicago Health Dept
7710 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 28
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 9
2025
FAIL 3 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11//OBSERVED GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/13/2023, REPORT #2585062. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
8-402.11 (c):**P** ON SITE TO CONDUCT CANVASS INSPECTION. PIC MET INSPECTOR OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT BUT REFUSED ENTRY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE IF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CODE BY ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ALLOWING INSPECTION. PIC REFUSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/13/2023, REPORT #2585062. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 65F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED GAS LINES OVER HAND WASHING SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACKS. MUST COVER. Utility service lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed. Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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