Taqueria Maravatio
2621 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 26, 2026
Taqueria Maravatio was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks in rear prep area and in tortilla prep area inaccessible, blocked by equipment. Instructed person in charge that handsinks must be accessible at all times. (equipment moved at time of inspection). Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 in space at bottom of exterior door where cleaning supplies are stored. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in beverage station next to ice bin with no partition. Instructed person in charge to provide partition between handsink and ice bin to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed filters in hood system on main cook line over grill in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of ice scooper being stored on the ice inside of the ice bin. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the display cooler at the front line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of food items (sour cream and mayonaise) in the food prep area and food items (beans, sugar and vanilla sticks) in the dry storage area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths in prep area. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on the floor in the dish wash areas. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service sanitation manager on duty with no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Open beverages for employees in prep area. Instd to provide covers for beverages to prevent contamination
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler using bare hands to place sliced tomatoes on customers plate. Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Instd to use gloves, proper dispensing utensils, etc. When handling ready to eat foods. Citation issued 7-38-010 priority
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Large container of cooked pork on shelf above flat top grill at improper hot holding temperatures of 128.4f. Instd to maintain hit foods at 135f or above at all times. Food discarded at this time. Approx 5lbs $ 50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Cold food at prep cooler on top line at improper cold holding temperatures, cooked diced potatoes 49.3f, and diced tomatoes at 47.9f. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below at all times. Food discarded at this time. Approx 5lbs $ 20 value. Priority violation 7-38-005. See above for violation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Air curtains above take out windows also overlapping above prep coolers/tables. Instd to have outer opening properly protected without possible contamination of equipment/food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: No barrier at food prep area/service line and beverage prep area where food/equipment is unprotected. Service line is located in common hallway where customer toilet rooms located and customers walk through. Instd to provide proper barrier to prevent possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Large pots on site unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink or warewashing unit. Instd to provide written alternative procedure for manual warewashin or remove pots from site.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No preparation/dump sink for beverage prep area where liquids are discarded. Instd to provide sink in same area 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: Unlicensed mobile food vehicle with exterior advertisements on vehicle (business name, address, phone number , facebook, menu) on premises next to receiving area. Instd to remove from premise and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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License · Not Ready
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