Chicago Inspection: TAQUITOS CHICAGO — Fail

Chicago CDPH · August 27, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (6): 1. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed rear exterior door with 1/2in gap at bottom right side. instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain. 2. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed approximately 20 live small and large flies in rear prep area near water heater. instructed person in charge to inform pest control of need for service and abate fly activity. priority founda 3. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed tcs food, steak unprotected-being cooked and prepared outdoors in front of establishment accessible to customers observed approximately 10lbs of beef being prepared on open flame wood grill a 4. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS: Observed no sanitizing test kit on site for measuring concentration of chlorine sanitizer. instructed person in charge to obtain test kit and maintain on premises. priority foundation #7-38-005. citat 5. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED: Observed toilet room door not self closing. instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintain. (+1 more) Address: 5825 S Pulaski RD

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