Tacosur Taqueria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 17, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 9, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Dec 3, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 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 1lb of ham at 45.2f, 1lb of chicken at 45.8f, and 1lb of pork at 45.4f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 9lbs at $95. 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: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 45.5f at front cold holding unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. The refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • 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 (tacos, tortas, 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

     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

4. Jul 18, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • 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. Jul 13, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine or quats sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Facility does not have a record of any contract with a waste disposal company. Instructed manager to provide proof of a contract. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • 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