Chicago · Official inspection records

TAQUITOS CHICAGO

3792 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUITOS CHICAGO on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639764

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 3792 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP AND GRILL TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

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
2637013

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 3792 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO MONITOR AMBIENT TEMP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620373

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 3792 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BASE FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL SPLATTER AT THE REAR PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611820

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUITOS CHICAGO · 3792 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60652

97 of 136 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.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • CARRIBEAN JERK PALACE3792 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HAROLD'S CHICKEN RESTAURANT3792 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • JUST TACOS TAQUERIA3792 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • CARRIBEAN JERK PALACE3792 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • CARRIBEAN JERK PALACE3792-94 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • EL CHURRITO33796 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 3010932.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →