Tacos & Pupusas Esperanza
2532 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 14, 2026
Tacos & Pupusas Esperanza was last inspected on October 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 14, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general2 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed pink and black moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles in rear near utility sink. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: at time of inspection observed expired food handler training certificates for food handlers posted. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in rear of facility. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/8/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear near utility sink. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection observed expired food handler training certificates for food handlers posted. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in rear utility room around hot water tank. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water knob in disrepair on kitchen handsink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water-damaged ceiling tile in the rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.