El Taco Encebollado
6530-6532 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026
El Taco Encebollado was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
July 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door to outside on dining room side with 1/4in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 gasket on single door freezer loose and in need of repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on small prep cooler in prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken handle on toilet in rear staff restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet seat on toilet in rear staff restroom damaged. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in customer restroom. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door near the storage area. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal at the outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
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.