EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
1234 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL, 60642
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HUGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
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.