Taqueria LA Herencia

Chicago Health Dept

6828 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 31

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED GALLON OF SOUR CREAM ON SITE WITHOUT LABEL FROM COMMERCIAL SOURCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE OF SOUR CREAM AND ONLY OBTAIN COMMERCIAL SOUR CREAM FROM REPUTABLE SOURCE PROPERLY LABELED WITH ADDRESS, COMPANY NAME, AND CONTACT NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE COLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF GALLON OD SOUR CREAM AT COST $20.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES (CUPS, LIDS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD SYSTEM AROUND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

APR 18

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 29

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

see 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/14/24 REPORT 2594514 NOT CORRECTED; 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MAY 14

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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