Pass

Lucido's Tacos

4147 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 29, 2026

Lucido's Tacos was last inspected on January 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

January 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in rear reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice and handle of tongs laying on sliced limes. Instructed manager to store dispensing utensils handle above food to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on door of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle for disposal of sanitary products in all restrooms for female use.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee beverage uncovered in front prep area on cold hold unit. Instructed to provide lid and maintain.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for women's sanitary products in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in rear prep area with a build-up of black and pink slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored inside of ice bin.(ice is used for human consumption). Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for women's sanitary products in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at rear dish/prep area handsink, nor in women's washroom at handsink. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision at all times at all hand sinks. Person in charge provided hand drying provision during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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 food (pork) in prep area at improper cold holding temperature of 56.1f. Instructed person in charge that all cold held tcs foods must be maintained at temperature of 41f or below. Person in charge voluntarily denatured and discarded 15lbs of pork at a cost of $60. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear 3-compartment sink with missing stoppers for middle and left sink. Instructed person in charge to provide stoppers 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 aluminum foil covering bottoms of tables. Instructed person in charge to remove foil and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light blown out in front hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain .

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager(s) on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      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 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.