El Buen Tacos
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Prepared Food Vendor ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026
El Buen Tacos was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage with a lid on garbage on vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handsink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a refrigeration unit not maintaining an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below. At the of the inspection said unit was at 60f. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at the adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a hole in the floor under the hand washing sink and a ceiling fan screen in poor repair. Instructed to seal the hole in the floor under the hand washing sink and repair or replace ceiling fan screen.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed two refrigeration units not properly secured while the truck is in motion. Instructed to properly secure all equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed inadequate sink stoppers in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed raw wooden door frame on screen door. Instructed to seal raw wood.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork 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: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Vehicle must have correct license number on lateral sides of the vehicle at least two inches high.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers must have food handler training. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.