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As of 2026-06-02, El Tragon Taqueria received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

El Tragon Taqueria

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1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
Noble Square · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-06-02
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
core violation
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
core violation
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
core violation
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING.
core violation
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT TIGHTLY FITTED CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ENSURE TIGHTLY FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
OBSERVED A HUGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.
core violation
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
core violation
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
core violation
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
core violation
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El Tragon Taqueria health inspection FAQ

Has El Tragon Taqueria passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

El Tragon Taqueria received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-06-02. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did El Tragon Taqueria have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 9 violations at El Tragon Taqueria's most recent inspection on 2026-06-02, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was El Tragon Taqueria last inspected by the City of Chicago?

El Tragon Taqueria was last inspected on 2026-06-02. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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