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TACOS EL MERCADITO LLC

5716 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60638

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
August 6, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
2
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (2)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED PREP ITEMS USED FOR TAQUERIA STORED IN COOLER IN CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOCK AND LABEL COOLER AS STAFF ONLY TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED TAMALES STORED IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND PROTECT PREPARED FOOD FROM CONTACT WITH ICE IN FREEZER.

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.