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TAQUERIA EL COSTENO 2

8121 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL, 60652

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
June 5, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: ALONG THE WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING, AROUND THE POP COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OVER THE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMP SINK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.