Pass

La Oaxaquena Restaurant Taqueria

3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 14, 2026

La Oaxaquena Restaurant Taqueria was last inspected on October 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 14, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation not corrected in specified time frame from inspection report 2643367 dated 9/28/26. 10- observed handwashing sinks in the dishwashing area and rear area leaking when in use. Instructed to repair and maintain. #38-inadequate insects control, found 50-60 live small flies scattered through out rear dry storage area and washroom area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Priority violtion. Citation issued 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR AREA LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods (cooked rice, in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 50-60 live small flies scattered through out rear dry storage area and washroom area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs or posters near hand washing in kitchen food prep area. Must provide handwashing signs and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket at the 2-door tall refrigerator located in front of the prep area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food items stored in plastic grocery bags inside freezers. Must use food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on sides of cooking equipment in rear kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear dishwasher area. Must 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 no covered waste receptacles provided in the employees washroons. Must provide a cover waste receptacle and maintain at all times.

      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 few damaged broken floor tiles in front cooking equipment in rear kitchen food prep area. Must repair, replace and maintain at all times. Observed a fe water damaged ceiling tiles near employee washrooms. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt accumulated on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and 3-compartment sink in rear food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and food debris on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equiment. Must clean 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 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.