Tacombi
1442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Sep 3, 2026
Tacombi was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in prep coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored improperly on the floor in the basement storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (knives) stored improperly on prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood throughout the facility. Instructed to make surfaces smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women washroom stalls. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sink where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed scoops in rice and sugar stored with handle in food. Instructed manager to store scoops with handles facing upward.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.12 : observed large pot too large for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create written clean in place (cip) procedure for large pot.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops in rice and sugar stored with handle in food. Instructed manager to store scoops with handles facing upward.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed large pot too large for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create written clean in place (cip) procedure for large pot.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
7 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no bodily fluid spill kit or procedures on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in men's toilet room with a maximum hot water temperature of 86 f observed hand washing sink women women's toilet room with no water. Both sinks are tempered sinks and must provide water with a minimum temperature of 100 f but not to exceed 120 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed several sinks with no hand washing soap available. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have hand soap. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed several hand-washing sinks with no paper towels. Instructed manager to ensure paper towels are available at every hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine in dish area with no water. Chlorine concentration was measured at 0ppm. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine is in working order. And that chlorine has a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in dining room that cannot be turned on without flooding water to floor. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink with no cold water. Instructed manager to provide hot and cold water to 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissue in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in basement heavily cracked with large holes in floor full of gravel debris. Instructed manager to ensure floors are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to provide city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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