Chicago
UNRATED

Taqueria El Costeno 2

8121 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-27
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-27)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-08-27 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-18 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HAND WASHING SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY HOLDING THE WATER (ALLOWS DRAINING WHILE INSTALLED) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BETTER FITTING STOPPERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ICE MACHINE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING REASONS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY PULLING RETURN AIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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