SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TONO TACOS, INC..

YOUR CALL. 66/100

6104 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 18, 2025 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF PORK AT 48.2-53.5F AND 25LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 46.4-50.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 40LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

JUN 13
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.

SEP 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE FRYER. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDERNEATH ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON A STORAGE SHELF BENEATH THE MICROWAVE, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL ABOVE A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND DEAD COCKROACHES ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON THE WALL/PIPES BENEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE FRYER. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDERNEATH ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED SUPPLIES ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED SUPPLIES ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE OVEN INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SEP 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE METAL RACK SHELVING WITH STORED CLEAN DISHES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAR 21
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

SEP 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE DINING AREA,

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

MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES,

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