Pass

Taquitos Chicago

5825 S Pulaski RD, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 3, 2026

Taquitos Chicago was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak at handsink in rear prep area at lower pipe. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed drains in prep area with heavy build up of grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food, steak unprotected-being cooked and prepared outdoors in front of establishment accessible to customers observed approximately 10lbs of beef being prepared on open flame wood grill and held outdoors. Instructed person in charge to discontinue outdoor food preparation and discard and denature 10lbs of beef at cost of $100. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door with 1/2in gap at bottom right side. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live small and large flies in rear prep area near water heater. Instructed person in charge to inform pest control of need for service and abate fly activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing test kit on site for measuring concentration of chlorine sanitizer. Instructed person in charge to obtain test kit and maintain on premises. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drains in prep area with heavy build up of grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield on light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide lightshield and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.