TAQUERIA SIGLO XX.

Chicago Health Dept

3626 1/2 W LAWRENCE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

6 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. ALSO, CHIPPING PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH AREA. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

SEP 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) RICE,SOUP,PORK ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 30

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE INSIDE MULTI-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR.

APR 15

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD LARGE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AROUND STAIRS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOOD LID FOR HEAT LAMP CONTAINER TO HAVE WOOD PEELING AROUND FIXTURES FOR HEAT BULBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN SLIDING DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS ON KITCHEN SHELF AND MAINTAIN INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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