LA BIZNAGA TAQUERIA
1401 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (12)
- 6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING A BEVERAGE FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE A COVERED BEVERAGE OR CONSUME BEVERAGES OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IN USE WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED DISHES ON COOKS LINE AND MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE TOP SHELVING OF COOKS LINE PREP COOLER.----WINDOW SILL SHELVING BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
WASTE WATER LINE FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST NOT DRAIN INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DRAIN INTO A PROPER DRAIN LINE OR A CONTAINER THAT CAN BE EMPTIED DAILY OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND PREP AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING COOKS LINE HOOD FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 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.