Taqueria Iztatl
2322 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene
Last Inspected
2025-08-21
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-21)
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2024)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature serious 4×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
Inspection History
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
5 ▾
serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, LENGUA 44.8 F, TRIPA 47.1 F, SALSA (63.1 & 52.2), RICE (51.1 F - 55.2 F), BEANS 52.9 F, RAW PORK AND BEEF RANGING FROM 49.5 F - 50.5 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD-HOLDING TE...
serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, AL PASTOR) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROP...
minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2599964 CONDUCTED ON 08/09/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (47) OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET...
2024-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF BEEF AT 48.2F AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50-57.8F . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 45LBS AT $90. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BE...
minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-02-01 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIO...
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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