TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN
13307-13309 S BRANDON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60633
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK'S FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKING FROM MULTIPLE PLACES AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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.