Taqueria Chilo

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 12, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. May 6, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 13, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observe cold tcs food stored at improper temperature inside prep cooler pork 61.3f, cheese 60.4f, sour cream 60.2f, beef 59.7f, diced tomatoes 58.7f, fish 57.3f, chicken 48.6f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler (57.8f and reach-in cooler (49.4f)not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed manager to repair coolers and maintain coolers at 41f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (rice 149.8f, beans 150.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

     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 available. All certfied managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of a walk-in cooler at 50.0 f with no tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Once repaired, email to cdph. Instructed must have all cold holding units maintain a temperature of 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside the refrigeration units on site, conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the trays under the two, miniature stoves in the food prep area with food debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said trays.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment in the food prep area with grease build up and food debris. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (beef) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Feb 24, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in and reach-in cooler. Observed greas buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to 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 openings in walls around pipe fittings behind toilet and under hand washing sink in washroom, along baseboards in prep area. Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Observed fan guard not secure inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 16, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on table under ice machine, inside fryer cabinet, on floor along walls behind reach-in cooler and freezer, hand washing sink, 3-compartment sink, utility sink, prep table, refrigerator, and furance equipment. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pot of steak stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in and reach-in cooler. Observed greas buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking dranipipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls around pipe fittings behind toilet and under hand washing sink in washroom, along baseboards in prep area. Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Observed fan guard not secure inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mask requirement signage inside business. Nstructed manager to post signage at least one location inside the business informing customers masks are to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status. Public health order 2-112-340

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 16, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken, steak and beef in prep cooler with no labels instructed manager that all precooked and prepared foods must be labeled with the name and date (fifo)

     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 miscellaneous items such as spices in large and small containers, equipment such as lids,non-food items such as keys stored over food prep area. Instructed manager to remove and declutter items to prevent those items from falling into the food.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths being stored improperly. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminium foil being used to line shelving in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove foil to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

8. Mar 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment coolers not cleaned of debris. Instructed to clean/ maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. Feb 13, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label all precooked and prepared foods with the name and date (fifo).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors, walls, racks and fan cover inside the walk in cooler to remove debris and spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted open ceiling above the prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide a ceiling: smooth and easily cleanable to protect foods from possible contamination falling from the beams and piping.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311702 DATE 9-4-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Sep 4, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 employee health policy for employees health. Instructed (pic) to provide. Priority foundation.

      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: No employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed pic provide. Must include all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inside right side of rear door not rodent proof at bottom. Instructed to repair to be tight-fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage table by walk in cooler thats used fir dry storage not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitaery napkins. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no food handler training. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed (pic) with no allergen training. Instructed all managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required