El Bueno Taco #2
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026
El Bueno Taco #2 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-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in the two-door cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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 an opening that leads to outside around the water pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to seal hole.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers without label.of common name. Instructed the person in charge to label all bulk containers and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed missing lightbulb in hood system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers without label.of common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lightbulb in hood system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2567447 not corrected; #37 observed the mfp has the wrong license number printed on lateral sides of the vehicle. Mfp has the shared kitchen user license number printed. Instructed to remove shared kitchen user license number and add the appropriate 4405 mobile food license number 2709545 on lateral sides of the vehicle at least 2 inches in height. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the mfp has the wrong license number printed on lateral sides of the vehicle, mfp has the shared kitchen user license number printed. Instructed to remove shared kitchen user license number and add the appropriate 4405 mobile food license number 2709545 on lateral sides of the vehicle at least 2 inches in height.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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.