JAN 28
2026
PASS · 0 violations
TAQUERIA EXPRESS.
Chicago Health Dept
1232 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 13
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 25
2024
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 26
2023
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
NOV 2
2022
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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APR 27
2021
PASS 2 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. -
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