JAN 14
2026
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA MISANTLA VER, INC..
BEAT. 30/100
2455 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUMBERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION IN HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
JAN 72026FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2026
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUMBERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION IN HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
JAN 102025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
JAN 32025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE THE SMALL BLACK ICE MACHINE SITS ON A WOODEN STAND. OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR A THE EDGE OF THE WALL BY THE STANDING SMOKER MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE METAL SHLEVING UNIT IN THE REAR WHERE THE IGLOO ICE CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 01/10/2024 AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED/DUST BUILDING UP ON THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TABLES IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHITE DOOR THAT LEADS TO STORAGE AND OFFICE STACKED WITH MULTPILE ITEMS ON THEM (OWNER STATED TABLES ARE OLD AND NO LONGER NEEDED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE TABLES AND DISCARD ANY AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERIVCE AREA NEAR THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILDING FOR LIGHT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587653 JANUARY 05,2024 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BOTH WITH CORRECTION DATES OF 4/5/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SALSA, PORK, EGGS AND DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP LINED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JAN 192023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
JAN 92023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 10-15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING THROUGHTOUT FACILITY ALONG WALLS NEAR FIRST PREP AREA, IN THE SECOND PREP AREA, IN WASHROOMS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRT ON THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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