TAQUERIA MARAVATIO.

Chicago Health Dept

2621 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TORTILLA PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. (EQUIPMENT MOVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 IN SPACE AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR WHERE CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BEVERAGE STATION NEXT TO ICE BIN WITH NO PARTITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PARTITION BETWEEN HANDSINK AND ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM ON MAIN COOK LINE OVER GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14

2025

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS (SOUR CREAM AND MAYONAISE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD ITEMS (BEANS, SUGAR AND VANILLA STICKS) IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 27

2025

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE SLICED TOMATOES ON CUSTOMERS PLATE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK ON SHELF ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 128.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HIT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

COLD FOOD AT PREP COOLER ON TOP LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, COOKED DICED POTATOES 49.3F, AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $ 20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO BARRIER AT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD/EQUIPMENT IS UNPROTECTED. SERVICE LINE IS LOCATED IN COMMON HALLWAY WHERE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED AND CUSTOMERS WALK THROUGH. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

AIR CURTAINS ABOVE TAKE OUT WINDOWS ALSO OVERLAPPING ABOVE PREP COOLERS/TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENING PROPERLY PROTECTED WITHOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT/FOOD.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR MANUAL WAREWASHIN OR REMOVE POTS FROM SITE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO PREPARATION/DUMP SINK FOR BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE LIQUIDS ARE DISCARDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SINK IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNLICENSED MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE WITH EXTERIOR ADVERTISEMENTS ON VEHICLE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER , FACEBOOK, MENU) ON PREMISES NEXT TO RECEIVING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN

JAN 3

2025

PASS · 0 violations

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