DEC 3
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
13307-13309 S BRANDON AVE · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed
7 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
MAY 92025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SHOESTRING AS A REPLACE FOR THE TOILET FLUSHER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A TOILET FLUSHER THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 8
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62023FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DINING / PREP SERVING AREA (COFFEE,ICE,SALSA AND DRINKS)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS OR REMOVE ITEMS TO AN ADDITIONAL PREP AREA WITH SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 55LBS. COOKED BEANS RANGING FROM 63.9F,64.4F AND 75.4F IN INDIVIDUAL PANS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 55LBS. $80. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SOME COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN BETWEEN FOOD STORED PRODUCTS,INSIDE A BOX OF ONIONS,DISH LIDS STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON GRILL TABLE MIXED IN WITH GREASE AND INSIDE OF GRILL UTENSIL PAN,ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.REAR HALL WAY-BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND BEHIND A CRATE OF ONIONS.FURNANCE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND WOOD LEDGES.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR COOLER AND UNDER SINK.DINING AREA-BEHIND JUKE BOX,BEHIND SALSA/SODA COOLER,ON ROLLING CART WITH STORED DRINK CUPS.EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM-BEHIND A BUCKET .ALSO. 1- LIVE WATER BUG CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD IN DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND WATER BUGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENT NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BAR AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,SOILED,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE AT LAST BOOTH IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2559748 6/3/22 NOT CORRECTED # 58-STILL OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-342-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JUN 232022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 142022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN BOTH THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 12 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 57F, ABOUR2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 70F IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOUT 4 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 52F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 54F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED TAMALES AT 55F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF PICO DE GALLO AT 53F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER AND A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BOTH WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; WALK IN COOLER AT 65F AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 51F. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER A EQUIPMENT SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING 100F AND THE BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F DURING THE INSPECTION, ALL SINKS WERE ONLY REACHING 85F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE MAINTAINING 100F AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINING 110F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). - COS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT ON A WOODEN PALLET BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN PALLET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLEGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # DATE: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-49-005.
SEP 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BY THE ICE MAKER.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (1 MALE, 2 FEMALES) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS STORING TCS FOODS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT KITCHEN AREA
JAN 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FAUCET AND THE SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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