Chicago Inspection: TAQUERIA EL ASADERO #1 — Fail

Chicago CDPH · September 8, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (8): 1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside the 2-door refrigerator located in rear food preparation area. raw beef temperature ranging between 49.9f to 53.2f, raw pork/al p 2. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the two door tall refrigerator at rear prep/dishwashing area. instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain. 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear prep/dishwashinga area. must repaint or replace. 4. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in the rear prep/dishwashing area. must repair and maintain at all times. 5. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED: Observed womens washroom door not self closing. must provide a self closing door device and maintain at all times. (+3 more) Address: 2213 W MONTROSE AVE

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