La Calle Tacos and Tequila
67-69 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 19, 2026
La Calle Tacos and Tequila was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed splashguards needed at both handsinks in the food prep area; instructed to install.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the faucet of the three comp sink in the kitchen; instructed to repair leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed splashguards needed at both handsinks in the food prep area; instructed to install.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the faucet of the three comp sink in the kitchen; instructed to repair leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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 raw wood shelves at the serving window for bag storage; instructed to seal wood to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found washroom doors not self closing; instructed to install self closing devices at washroom doors.
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 a hole in the wall in the closet area next to the bar; instructed to seal hole and also provide coving along the wall at the bottom area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
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: Instructed that the city of chicago food service manager must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.