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As of 2025-08-13, Taco Bros received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Taco Bros

CONDITIONAL

1959 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-08-13

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

priority violation

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-56.3F.1LBS. COOKED RICE-44.9F.3LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF-55.2F.2LBS. RAW STEAK-51.7F.2LBS. SHRIMP-54.7F. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLE

core violation

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC

core violation

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

core violation

3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

core violation

OBSERVED BOTTLED DRINKS STORED INSIDE OF CLOSET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER FOOD STORAGE AREA.

core violation

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

core violation

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

core violation

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MANAGER PUSHED BAGS OF TRASH DOWN INTO DUMPSTERS AND CLOSED LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.THERE IS ANOTHER UNKNOWN DUMPSTER IN ALLE

priority violation

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

core violation

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

core violation

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITH A DRINK THAT IS MORE THAN 130 CALORIES MUST BE LESS THAN 130 CALORIES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

2025-08-13CONDITIONAL

2025-06-18PASS

2025-06-11FAIL

2024-08-26PASS

2024-08-19FAIL

Taco Bros health inspection FAQ

Has Taco Bros passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Taco Bros received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-08-13. 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 Taco Bros have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 15 violations at Taco Bros's most recent inspection on 2025-08-13, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Taco Bros last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Taco Bros was last inspected on 2025-08-13. 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.