Krasy Taco Stop
1700 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 6, 2026
Krasy Taco Stop was last inspected on March 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the ice cream display freezers. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, cinnamon, salt etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (condensed milk) container into food grade container for proper food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor inside rear storage room where the hot water are located.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: One certified food manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in cooler in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor throughout rear boiler room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles/clutter in rear storage/boiler room to prevent pest harborage
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at any of the exposed handwashing sinks in the front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one burntout lightbulb underneath the hooded vent in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to replace burntout lightbulb and maintain adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 2-door prep cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace said door rubber gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease/dust build up on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without a food handler certificate. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with the names of employees on the premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap at 3 compartment sink at front preparation/dispensing areas.must provide.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found restroom door not self closing. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.