Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Taqueria Palacio

1700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-11
Pass Rate
58%
2 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-11
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-03-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

2021-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE BUT, NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2020-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-03-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND BAR STOOLS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2017-05-31 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-05-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-07-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (BOTH WITH FOOD INSIDE), DRY STORAGE, SINGLE AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IN THE ENCLOSED BACK PORCH COMMON AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS INTO THE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS ...

serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A POT ON TABLETOP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND A JUKE BOX IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE SCREEN ON WINDOW IN WASHROOM, USED FOR VENTILATION, OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-11-13 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation(s) not Corrected from inspection report#1401416 dated:02/21/2014 serious violation 7-42-090. 38 PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. 05/21/2014. Must provide and maintain by 1...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Missing stoppers at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Elevate stored articles in the basement at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.

2014-02-21 Pass License
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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