NOV 21
2025
PASS · 0 violations
TAQUERIA TACO BUENO INC..
Chicago Health Dept
2057 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 10
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 27
2023
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 2
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4". MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED ONE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
DEC 7
2020
PASS 3 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPER LABEL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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JUN 4
2019
PASS 2 violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM STALL RECEPATACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH COVER FOR WOMENS STALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST HAVE DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, OR PROPER CHLORING 5.25%, WITH PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS 1000-5000PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD IN ESTABLISHMENT FOR MOR THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK WTIH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLACHGUARD ON THE FRONT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUT CABBAGE IN THE REACH IN COOLER STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, (ie) ZIP-LOC, OR BAGGIE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR GARAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 29
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THERE ARE POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE BIGGEST POT OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 30
2016
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER COOKING AREA, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED AND STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER. UNCOVERED RAW BEEF AND CHORIZO STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN, POTATOES, GUACAMOLE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED AND TO READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW MEAT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES SURFACES (GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
JUN 24
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NOV 25
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IN PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED,RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORING BAGS NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR BOTTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER THESE AREAS ARE DIRTY,INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 17
2014
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 6
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. DEFROST FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM NEED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER CONNECTED PROPERLY TO DRAIN. NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. ALSO FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE.
MAR 26
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
The shelve sunder the counter and steam table are dirty, and the north cutting board has deep stains. Wash, rinse,sanitize and repair the surfaces so they are smooth and sanitary. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The wall next to the grill by the window has small holes and is greasy, clean and patch the wall so it is smooth and easy to clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The north end of the ventilation duct has dirty foil stuck in a hole, remove the foil and reseal the hole so it is smooth and easy to clean.
OCT 26
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.
APR 27
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SOME OF THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED BEANS, RICE, ECT LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
JAN 24
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine door.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the gap at the bottom of the north basement wall. Clean the corner behind the chest freezer.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The rear 1-compartment sink has a small leak that is being repaired at the time of this inspection.
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