Pass

Penelope's Vegan Taqueria #3

1165 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 23, 2026

Penelope's Vegan Taqueria #3 was last inspected on July 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors around 3 compartment sink and fryers in need of cleaning to remove all water and food debris instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaninf to remove grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead gnats on the floor in the toilet room and on the basin of the mop sink. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bowl of chips stored on the stove not covered. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lid on the bulk dry storage ingredient container with slight build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen train certificate for the certified food manager on site. Insturcted to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 40 rat droppings located on the floor in the corners of the basement area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.