Taquitos Chicago

Chicago Health Dept

5825 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2026

Inspection history

SEP 3

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27

2026

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE AND ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TCS FOOD, STEAK UNPROTECTED-BEING COOKED AND PREPARED OUTDOORS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF BEEF BEING PREPARED ON OPEN FLAME WOOD GRILL AND HELD OUTDOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE OUTDOOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISCARD AND DENATURE 10LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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