Tacos la Guaracha Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 30, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed tape on damaged gaskets of both doors of two door refrigerator and tape on damaged gasket of left door of small two door cold holding unit across from cookline.instructed to replace damaged gaskets on two refrigerator and small two door cold holding unit 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 rust on lower shelf of prep table in prep area next to handwashing sink. Instructed to remove rust from lower shelf of prep table in said area, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material for ease of cleanability.

     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 buildup and debris on floors, along bases of wall and in corners behind and on the sides of grease trap and underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners behind and on the sides of grease trap and underneath three compartment sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent above three compartment sink. Instructed to clean ceiling vent above three compartment sink and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non working light near rear exit in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace non working light in prep area near rear exit door.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for any food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jul 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • 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: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Dec 12, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain for all employees on site.

     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: Vomit/diarhhea clean-up kit not complete. Instructed to obtain complete kit and maintain at all times

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: The stem thermometer is on site but in need of calibration. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All employees with city of chicago sanitation certificate are in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Nov 8, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations