TACOS EL TIO
3734 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL, 60651
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 10, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STROED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD-HOLDING IN DISREPAIR; EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER AT 62F IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. TAGGED PREP COOLER, NORPOLE (BRAND). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG. TO REMOVE TAG CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SEASONING SHACKER AND CONTAINER WITH SUGAR) WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER and 2-DOOR COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY/DEBRIS AT VENTILATION IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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.