NOV 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA MI PUEBLO III INC..
BEAT. 45/100
2459 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PESTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 132025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER FILTER ATTACHED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED EMPTY COLD HOLD UNIT WITH LOW TEMPERATURE OF 51.7 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND HOLDING AT 41 DEGREES AND BELOW.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PESTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 82024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2024
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. HANDSINK IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BAR AREA NOT IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PLACEMENT OF SINK. INSTALL SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASH SIGN AS WELL. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED IN BAR AREA HOWEVER NO GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED, NO MIXING VALVES ON WATER FAUCETS AND LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 2ND COMPARTMENT. 2 FAUCETS ON SINK 1 WITH HOT WATER AND THE OTHER WITH COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VUOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
JUN 282024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN DRINK STATION/DINING ROOM ADDITION AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HANDWASHING AND HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY HAS DRINK AREA WITH GLASSWARE AND NO WAREWASHING FACILITIES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRINK AREA (THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR KITCHEN AREA IS LOCATED IN KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVICE UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED
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