Pass

La Esquina del Taco

3259 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 26, 2026

La Esquina del Taco was last inspected on March 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

March 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear dish area with leak at bottom of elbow connection. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated areas.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Low water pressure at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen beef being thawed on counter in rear. Instd to thaw properly (ex. Under refrigeration, or under cold running water)

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing common name for labels on dry storage (sugar, salt, etc). Instd to label with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      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: Small cutting board in front prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain allergen training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedure or supplies in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and supplies effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags and black milk type crates being used for food storage. Instd to use food grade containers and maintain same

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing (in prep area). Instd to correct and maintain .

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (steak, rice, etc), nor city of chicago certified manager certificate posted. Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for all employees on site. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.