Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SANCHEZ TACOS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631713
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF SEASONING AND POP STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS FROM WASHROOM.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615333 ON 4-8-25:INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501924
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SECTION OF FLOOR ALONG THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497995
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496810
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLANTING, NOT LEVEL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480278
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLANTING, NOT LEVEL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084375
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SIDES, DOORS AND SHELVES OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND THE PIPES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA ARE DIRTY AND GREASY, CLEAN THE KITCHEN SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN DAILY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR AND TOP IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TOP TO BOTTOM. REPLACE THE DIRTY, STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOOD HAS A GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO EASILY SANITIZE SURFACES.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214683
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER, CUTTING BOARD, TOP OF DEEP FREEZER, BOTTOM AREA OF HOODED SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SLICER. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND WALL OUTLETS WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER AFTER USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS WITH WET MOPHEADS UPWARD.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670862
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER, CUTTING BOARD, TOP OF DEEP FREEZER, BOTTOM AREA OF HOODED SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SLICER. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND WALL OUTLETS WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING USED MOP WATER AFTER USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS WITH WET MOPHEADS UPWARD.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363501
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PERSONAL FAN,FILTERS,HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP & LOBBY AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
256213
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251087
Location recorded for this inspection · SANCHEZ TACOS · 4001 W OGDEN
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOOR HAS LARGE GAP, ABOUT 2 INCHES. MUST SEAL BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #161684, DATED 10/2/2009; #33, 34, 35,43. #33 MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, CHEST FREEZER. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35 MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #43 CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL, BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILL TABLE, AND PREP TABLES, MOP SINK, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WASHROOM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FAUCET.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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