TAQUERIA HUANDACREO
3308 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
- 25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
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
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
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.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY USING PLIERS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK, SO THAT HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF PROPERLY.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIMLY LIT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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 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.