Pass

Taqueria Iztatl

2322 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 11, 2026

Taqueria Iztatl was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease, food spills and dirt buildup in corners throughout entire facility especially behind hot cooking equipment, under three compartment sink and along staff washroom door. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair holes in walls, floors, and ceilings throughout.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of tcs food in rear 2 door cooler, lengua 44.8 f, tripa 47.1 f, salsa (63.1 & 52.2), rice (51.1 f - 55.2 f), beans 52.9 f, raw pork and beef ranging from 49.5 f - 50.5 instructed to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures of 41 f and below. Person in charge discarded and denatured approx. 121 lbs valued at $413 priority violation 7-38-005 citation

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (chicken, beans, al pastor) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no equipment thermometer inside 2 door refrigerator to monitor ambient air. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Recommends additional pick up days. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2599964 conducted on 08/09/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (47) observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket (47) observed cutting board in the kitchen covered deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 5lbs of beef at 48.2f and 40lbs of chicken at 50-57.8f . Manager discarded and denatured a total 45lbs at $90. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      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 cutting board in the kitchen covered deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation

      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 HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.