Taqueria Mi Pueblo III Inc.
2459 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 20, 2025
Taqueria Mi Pueblo III Inc. was last inspected on November 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
November 20, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on floor in front prep area and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency to prevent pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training during time of inspection. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink accross from 3 compartment sink with water filter attached for human consumption. Instructed that the hand sink must be accessible and maintained at all times for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed empty cold hold unit with low temperature of 51.7 degrees f. Instructed to not use equipment until repaired and holding at 41 degrees and below.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20-30 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area behind garbage container and under the storage shelves. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on sides of flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on floor in front prep area and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency to prevent pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training during time of inspection. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink installed incorrectly. Handsink is located outside the bar area not in the bar area. Instructed to correct placement of sink. Install soap, paper towels and handwash sign as well. Observed 3 compartment sink installed in bar area however no grease trap is installed, no mixing valves on water faucets and leak at bottom of 2nd compartment. 2 faucets on sink 1 with hot water and the other with cold water. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority vuolation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handsink in drink station/dining room addition area where drinks are served. Instructed person in charge to install handsink with hot and cold water under city pressure and handwashing and hand drying provision. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a 3-compartment dish sink. Facility has drink area with glassware and no warewashing facilities. Informed that a 3-compartment sink shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils in the drink area (three-compartment sink for kitchen area is located in kitchen). Instructed to cease service until 3-compartment sink is installed. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. No citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.