Conditional

Taco Pros

7959 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 26, 2026

Taco Pros was last inspected on January 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 26, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general
  • 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 cooler unit under the grill. Noted 15lbs of steak at 54.8f, 5lbs of shrimps at 543f, 10lbs cooked ground beef at 52.1f and of 10lbs chicken at 51.9. Manager denatured and discard 40lbs at $350 worth of tcs foods. Priority citation issued #7-38-005

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS HOLDING AN INADEQUATE AIR TIME OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE (HELD FOR INSPECTION)UNTIL COOLER CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41f OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle missing for handwashing lavatories in the front service area and rear warewashing/food prep area. Instructed to provide waste receptacle at each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories if disposable paper towels are used and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small hole/gap in the rear food prep area between walk-in cooler and base coving of rear wall. Instructed to repair or seal hole/gap and maintain smooth and easily-cleanable surface to facilitate adequate cleaning of base coving and walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

More in ZIP 60652

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.