Conditional

Rainbow Tacos

5119 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 20, 2026

Rainbow Tacos was last inspected on October 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalRepeat violation

    A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2643895 on 10/7/26 was not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 40 live small flying insects in both food prep areas, on the walls, ceiling, storage shelves, boxes and equipment. Management instructed to eliminate the pest activity. Additional pest control service is needed. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 59)

    Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor tiles beneath the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the missing floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2643895 on 10/7/26 was not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 40 live small flying insects in both food prep areas, on the walls, ceiling, storage shelves, boxes and equipment. Management instructed to eliminate the pest activity. Additional pest control service is needed. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 the ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must install a working ventilation fan in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--- container used for holding tortilla bowls must be labeled with the product name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: : 6-202.15--- noted the rear exit screened metal door with open holes and gaps in the bottom metal and on the bottom threshold. Instructed to seal all holes and provide a tight fitting seal on the bottom of the door.

      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: 3-307.11--- must not hang clean utensils and pans directly above the mop sink. Must store protected from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the facility must be stored elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12--- noted oversized pots on premises unable to be submerged inside the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must remove oversized pots, install a larger three compartment sink or demonstrate and provide a written cleaning and sanitizing procedure for the pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 4-602.13--- must not use cloth towels as liner shelving under the microwave oven. Must be smooth, cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13--- hole in the wall baseboard under the three compartment sink. Must seal. 6-201.11---: noted dirty floor under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.----some broken/missing floor tiles under the three compartment sink and around the hot water tank. Must replace. : 6-501.113--- soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink when not in use. 6-201.16--- missing ventilation cover in the employee washroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No adequate hot water available at both hand washing sinks and at the three compartment sink at the initial inspection when foods were being prepared. Hand sink temperatures noted at 95.3f, 95.1f maximum and three compartment sink maximum temperature of 95f. After over an hour the hot water was regained and restored to above 100f at the hand sinks and above 120 at the three compartment sinks. Reviewed the facility must have hot water at adequate temperature at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Container used for holding tortilla bowls must be labeled with the product name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the rear exit screened metal door with open holes and gaps in the bottom metal and on the bottom threshold. Instructed to seal all holes and provide a tight fitting seal on the bottom of the door.

      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: Must not hang clean utensils and pans directly above the mop sink. Must store protected from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility must be stored elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted oversized pots on premises unable to be submerged inside the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must remove oversized pots, install a larger three compartment sink or demonstrate and provide a written cleaning and sanitizing procedure for the pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner shelving under the microwave oven. Must be smooth, cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall baseboard under the three compartment sink. Must seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floor under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.----some broken/missing floor tiles under the three compartment sink and around the hot water tank. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing ventilation cover in the employee washroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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