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MiMi's Tacos And French Fries

1352 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 21, 2026

MiMi's Tacos And French Fries was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods dated 5/20 in large, deep containers at improper cold holding temperatures: mashed potatoes 55.5f, and cooked greens with meat at 54.5f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 25lbs $100 value. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 2-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

    Inspector’s note: Ice machine drain line approximately 4 inches into floor drain with excessive black slime/waste on line. Instd to properly drain and maintain according to law

    Official wording (code 52)

    Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Basement floor not dry in areas and with some water accumulation. Instd to maintain clean and dry

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 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 front prep cold holding unit, such as 10 lbs of fish at 48.1f and 10 lbs cooked greens at 50.5f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 20 lbs at $200. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted reach in prep cooler to be at improper at 55f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage at the basement handwash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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: Must remove rust and food debris from storage racks in walk-in cooler, and basement storage area surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to 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 grease buildup at smokers in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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