Fail

Angela's Tacos

5625 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 20, 2026

Angela's Tacos was last inspected on October 20, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Fail

Result: Fail

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity approximately 5 live roaches. Roach activity was noted in dining area on speaker and on floor near portable ac, in prep area on wooden seasoning shelves, and on door frame of washroom. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves, surfaces, and fixtures near and behind the front counter area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing backflow device on mop sink in rear storage area. Instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dead insects, detail clean, sanitize and maintain boiler room in rear of prep area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed toilet room door with no self-closing device. Instructed person in charge to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to install handwashing sink for dish area with hot and cold running water under city pressure and maintain. Priority foundation # #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up offood debris on interior of cold hold unit in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door with no self closing device. Instructed person in charge to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered bin at the unisex washroom. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      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 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.