Mexi-Tacos
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of May 20, 2025
Mexi-Tacos was last inspected on May 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found rear door screen and ceiling screens not attached. Instructed manager to attach to prevent pest from enetering.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers and maintain
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: No hot holding equipment observed on the truck to maintain cooked foods at 140f and above. Management instructed to provide adequate hot holding equipment. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed outer openings not rodent proofed. Observed openings underneath the grill where the gas line is located, on the passenger side rear wall below the table where the potable water tank sits and multiple small circular openings in the floor of the vehicle. Management instructed to seal and rodent proof all outer openings. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Repair the ceiling section in disrepair where exposed insulation is visible.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.