EL PAISANO TACOS INC
2429 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL, 60622
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Type
- Complaint Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (20)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES SUCH AS (SHAKERS,BULK CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS BEHIND A WALL OF COOLERS IN DINING AREA AND ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : OBSERVED SEVERAL HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND COUNTERS MUST REPLACE SOILED TOWELS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP ,BOWLS AND SCOOPS STORED ON TOP RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS AND AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOILED,WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND ON REAR PREP TABLES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 : OBSERVED POTS AND STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE POTS & BINS,PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE FRONT PREP COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON THREADED FAUCETS AT MOPSINK.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 : MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.