Pass

El Nuevo Taconazo

5849 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 25, 2026

El Nuevo Taconazo was last inspected on June 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

June 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in cold hold units to measure ambient air temperature. Instructed person in charge to maintain ambient air thermometers in all cold hold equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on cold hold unit in front of grill area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed can opener attached to table in rear prep in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering bottoms of prep tables. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed pots on site for menudo too large to be submerged into three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to remove large or install larger sink with cleaning procedure for large pots. (pots not in use at time of inspection).

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom pipe of mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed light bulbs not working in hood system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine dirty with black substance. Instructed to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety, tcs, food (milk) at improper cold holding temperature at 75.7f in display cooler. Instructed to discard and denature. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • 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 walk-in cooler and prep areas with no cover/lids. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the dish wash area and in walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6 inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile panels in men's public washroom and dish wash area. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mops in the rear of facility between the dry storage and dish wash area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service sanitation manager with no food allergen training posted. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at front handwashing sink. Instructed to provide handwashing signage to sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the small walk-in cooler, such as cooked shrimp at 48.9f, cooked pork at 49.1f, cooked beef 48.4f, cooked chicken 50.4f, cooked beans 50.2f, and salsa at 48.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total of approximately 150 lbs at approximately $1000. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small walk-in cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 50.2f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired, able to maintain 41f or below, and reinspected by cdph. Person-in-charge removed all food items from cooler. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed package of raw pork thawing at room temperature in rear. Instructed to thaw using approved methods and maintain.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean linens in contact with food (flour) in cook line reach-in cooler. Instructed to remove linens from contact with food and maintain.

      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 knife stored between wall and cutting surface. Instructed to remove knife from between wall, place on clean and sanitized surface and maintain.

      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 excessive rust on shelves in large walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace shelves with shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic sheet covering hot holding equipment. Instructed to remove and replace with approved food container coverings and maintain.

      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 soil and debris on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean non-food contact surfaces of ice machine 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 unnecessary, not in-use items in rear fire exit near kitchen. Instructed to remove or relocate items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 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.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of shrimp at 51.2f, 2lbs of rice at 50.5f and 3lbs of sliced lettuce at 53.5f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 8lbs at $30. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and inside cold holding units. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing soution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at three compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain in the rear food prep area when the 3 compartment sink is drained. Management instructed to repair and maintain so that the floor drain is not backing up with waste water. Plumber repaired drain during inspection. Priority 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (eggs, chicken, pork, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • 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

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small bowl used in large containers stored in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use proper utensils to prevent contamination, maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters missing in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training maintained on premises. Instructed to obtain verification and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food stored in front 2-door cooler and beverage cooler at improper temperature: cut tomatoes 50f (2lbs, $5), shredded lettuce 51.6f (2lbs, $5), cheese 49.8f (3lbs, $5), chorizo 49.8f (2lbs, $5), milk 50.9f (1lb, $1), sliced melon 49.5f (2lbs, $5). Instructed to maintain cold items at 41f or below. Manager discarded and denatured above items. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed consumer advisory and disclosure missing from all menus where tcs foods are available cooked to order. Instructed to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on all menus and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small bowl used in large containers stored in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use proper utensils to prevent contamination, maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped multi-use knives/forks/spoons not inverted. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters missing in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2547193 on 1-31-22: 10-observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep areas. Must provide and maintain. 47-must remove rust from (large)walk in cooler shelving units. 51- must repair or replace leaky compressor line in small walk in cooler. 55-must clean dust build up from ceiling vent in hallway near toilet rooms. Must repair or replace damaged and loose wallbases in prep and dry food storage areas,damaged tile at service counter. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training maintained on premises. Instructed to obtain verification and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical13 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep areas and toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 20lbs. Cooked beans dated 1/30/22 ranging from 45.1f-47.1f and 60lbs. Cooked menudo dated 1/30/22 @55.4f inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 80lbs. $200.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from (large)walk in cooler shelving units and worn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill tables,interior panel of ice machine.

      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 ice machine.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky compressor line in small walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for garbage can in women's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and loose wallbases in prep and dry food storage areas,damaged tile at service counter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vent in hallway near toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol procedure for checking vaccinations in a public place. Must provide and maintain.(warning)

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

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