Taco Burrito King

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel and chute of ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance. Instd to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine. Ice is used for human consumption. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Food storage containers on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches off floor on proper shelving and maintain

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on exterior of fryer door. Instd to remove same and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

2. Jun 12, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers. Observed pork at 70f, chorizo at 69f and salsa at 53f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer inside of the 4-drawer prep cooler. Management instructed to provide a working thermometer inside of all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee preparing food without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handlers must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Aug 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Aug 8, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing covered receptacle in employee restroom. Instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2582033 on 9/20/23 was not corrected:51-observed loose exposed handwashing sink located in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. 58 observed no allergen training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding the city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Sep 20, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose exposed handwashing sink located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris on wall behind rear cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent in 1 of 2 customer restrooms and on light above condiment station. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no 5 employees without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Mar 16, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed management that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times; instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Paper towels are now provided at said sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at the employee washroom handwashing sink. Instructed management that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand soap at all times. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030-(c). Consolidated with the above citation. Soap is now provided at said sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside both unisex customer washrooms. Instructed management to provide a covered waste receptacle inside each unisex washroom for feminine hygiene products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found wooden pallets and plastic crates stacked in the dumpster storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain dumpster storage area free of any unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

7. May 12, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease build up on sides of cooking fryer and under grill. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout establishment. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Aug 5, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jul 29, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2369627 on 4/22/20. Previous core violations not corrected: (#10) 6-301.14: instructed to provide handwashing signs for all hand sinks. (#56) 6-501.14: observed the vents in the hooded system in need of cleaning; clean vents in hooded system above grill. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Apr 22, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signs for all hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one area of the floor in the dishwashing area missing floor tile; instructed to provide tile to the floor where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system in need of cleaning; clean vents in hooded system above grill.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Apr 19, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean up procedure posted without neccesary items outlined in policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler eating a plate of food on front prep station on on cutting board and cold hold unit holding tcs foods. Instructed management to designate an area where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment, unwrapped single service articles needing protection doesnt result.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish washing machine in usein rear prep not properly sanitzing. The concentration of chlorine sanitizer at the time of inspection was 0ppm.instructed mamagement that sanitizer for for machine should be at least 50ppm for proper sanitzing of food contact equipment and utensils and maintain. Person in charge corrected before end of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures in cold hold unit in front prep area; approximately 5lbs of shredded cheese @48.0f and about 5lbs of diced tomatoes @47.6f. Instructed manager to hold all cold tcs foods at 41f or below. Pic discarded and denatured said food items during time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (diced tomatoes, cooked beef and chicken, fresh pico, cooked rice , and beans, etc) in walk in cooler and refrigerators through out facility with imporoper labels. Instructed to provide a discard or use by date label (not to exceed 7 days) on all tcs foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory available on site for raw or undercooked foods avalable in menu posted in facility. Instructed to provide a disclosure statement and reminder (astericking in menu). Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all shelving in walk in cooler with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean , sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive water and food debris on floor under shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for all certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Apr 25, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must remove water from floor in rear prep area.