MAR 24
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO MOTORA INC..
EAT. 80/100
7710 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed
2 of 5 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 92025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 →