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Taqueria la Herencia

6828 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 31, 2026

Taqueria la Herencia was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 31, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood source

    Food came from an unapproved source.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gallon of sour cream on site without label from commercial source. Instructed person in charge to dispose of sour cream and only obtain commercial sour cream from reputable source properly labeled with address, company name, and contact number. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Person in charge coluntarily disposed of gallon od sour cream at cost $20.

    Official wording (code 11)

    Food obtained from approved source

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build of food residue on shelving in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge detail clean and maintain.

      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 debris in rear prep area under dry storage shelves (cups, lids, etc.) instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area free of debris and litter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on hood system around filters. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food debris accumulation under flat top grill. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5/14/24 report 2594514 not corrected; 58- missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: see 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.