TACO MAX MEXICAN GRILL
3402 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Type
- Suspected Food Poisoning
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL VEGETABLES REFRIGERATORS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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.