Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.