Pass

Taco and Burrito Express #3

1512 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 15, 2026

Taco and Burrito Express #3 was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical6 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in prep area cooler improperly uncovered. Instructed to store properly using food grade lids/covers.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly with scoops for dry storage containers stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the freezer in the basement. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags or containers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all-gender public washroom and in all gender employee washroom.. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in the all-gender employee washroom, in the mop sink closet and throughout the basement storage area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rust accumulation on bottom storage shelf of food prep table. Instructed manger to repaint or replace shelving.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at 3 compartment sink. When water is drained from 3 compartment sink, water backs up from floor drain underneath air gap and back onto floor. Instructed manager to service floor drain. Manager cleaned basement grease trap and restored adequate waste water disposal before conclusion of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no evidence of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. Latest pest control report given dated march 26, 2024. Must have a minimum of 2 pest control services from a licensed pest control vendor every year. Instructed manager to schedule pest control service from licensed pest control vendor. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust accumulation on bottom storage shelf of food prep table. Instructed manger to repaint or replace shelving.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak in basement from pipes above sump pump. Instructed manager to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with expired food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed container of rice not labeled. Instructed to label with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex customer restroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the two microwaves in the kitchen soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex employee toliet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure fro employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to provide backflow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the dinning area. Must seal walls to be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure fro employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are undercook and potential hazard of consuming such foods(eggs). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to provide backflow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the dinning area. Must seal walls to be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure fro employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are undercook and potential hazard of consuming such foods(eggs). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide steam thermometer to monitor food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizing test kit available on premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to provide backflow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the dinning area. Must seal walls to be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal raw wood in the front counter cabinets and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in basement. Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.