Pass

El Patron Pinches Tacos

6832 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 21, 2026

El Patron Pinches Tacos was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damage to wall near two door cooler in rear dish room. Instructed person in charge to repair wall to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and splatters on wall near handsink in kitchen area. Observed build up of grime and debris on floors in rear kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing prep/dump sink at bar area. Instd to install in same area with hot/cold running water under city pressure and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

      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: Raw wood surfaces noted in front and rear prep area. Instd to seal all raw wood surfaces so as to be non-porous, smooth, and easily cleanable

      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: Unfinished wall next to utility sink. Instd to seal wall so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain and pipe with excessive food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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