TACOS LA GUARACHA INC.
3445 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TAPE ON DAMAGED GASKETS OF BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TAPE ON DAMAGED GASKET OF LEFT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT NEAR REAR EXIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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.