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Tony's Tacos and Burgers, Inc.

1724 W 51st ST, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 10, 2026

Tony's Tacos and Burgers, Inc. was last inspected on April 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 10, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at prep kitchen. Observed utensils and bags placed in hand sink bowl, a table placed Infront of hand sink. Instructed hand wash sink to keep hand wash sink unobstructed for proper hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers found for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper utensils washing and sanitizing.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Walls behind small prep area not smooth easily cleanable, instructed to install a durable smooth surface for easy to clean.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in prep/dishwashing area inaccessible for handwashing during time of inspection. Noted prep table blcoking washbowl as well as miscellaneus items stored inside sink basin (keys, teas, kitchen equipment, spoons, paperwork). Instructed to remove all items and use sink for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation. #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 the following tcs foods @ improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximately 35 lbs of tripe @54.1f, pinto beans @55.0f, al pastor @59.4f, red salsa @50.5f. All said food items were stored inside 2 door refrigeration unit located outside prep area. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @41f and maintain. Pic voluntarily discared at this time. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer on upright cooler containing tcs foods (milk, raw meat, tripe. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handle without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in prep area/storage in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean all deied food debris behind prep tables in corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility. (i.e., steak, tripe, chicken, etc.). The facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

      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 frozen chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in the 1-door freezer. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

      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 no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the public/employee toilet room. Instructed to provided and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove paper towel / dispenser from over 3- compartment sink and place near hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose interior door panel of 2- door reach in cooler,damaged door gasket on glass sliding reach in cooler.

      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 food debris build up from grill table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

      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 garbage can with lid in unisex 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 provide a hooking system to hang wet mops and not store mop inside of mop bucket.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in rear area near mop sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean spill from floor under shelving unit in rear storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      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: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in prep area. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove paper towel / dispenser from over 3- compartment sink and place near hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door reach in cooler at 62.5f.must repair or replace .must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.also no hot foods holding equipment must provide and maintain. Must have hot holding at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose interior door panel of 2- door reach in cooler,damaged door gasket on glass sliding reach in cooler.

      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 no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from grill table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

      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 garbage can with lid in unisex 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 provide a hooking system to hang wet mops and not store mop inside of mop bucket.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in rear area near mop sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean spill from floor under shelving unit in rear storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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