Tony's Tacos and Burgers,inc.

Chicago Health Dept

1724 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

Inspection history

APR 10

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at prep kitchen. Observed utensils and bags placed in hand sink bowl, a table placed Infront of hand sink. Instructed hand wash sink to keep hand wash sink unobstructed for proper hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sink stoppers found for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper utensils washing and sanitizing.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Walls behind small prep area not smooth easily cleanable, instructed to install a durable smooth surface for easy to clean.

MAY 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PREP TABLE BLCOKING WASHBOWL AS WELL AS MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN (KEYS, TEAS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SPOONS, PAPERWORK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF TRIPE @54.1F, PINTO BEANS @55.0F, AL PASTOR @59.4F, RED SALSA @50.5F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON UPRIGHT COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS (MILK, RAW MEAT, TRIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA/STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN CORNERS.

MAR 18

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 11

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY. (I.E., STEAK, TRIPE, CHICKEN, ETC.). THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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SEP 9

2022

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

AUG 17

2022

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 62.5F.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALSO NO HOT FOODS HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

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