TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA

Name: TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA
Address: 2635 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL, 60623, US

2635 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL, 60623

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date: August 11, 2026
Type: Canvass
Result: Pass
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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.