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TAQUERIA HUANDACREO

3308 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60632

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
September 3, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    6-202.15:OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND SIDE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OUTER ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE, SIDE AND IN SCREEN OF REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN AND REPAIR ALL OPENINGS ON REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    4-602.13: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE TO RIGHT OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    6-501.12: OBSERVED SPLASHES ON LOWER WALL NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    6-303.11: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 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.