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EL FOGON TAPATIO TAQUERIA

3222 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
March 19, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    4-204.112(B)MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE DUCT ON THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    4-601.11(B) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN DISREPAIR WITH HOLES AND WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.