Chicago Inspection: MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA — Fail

Chicago CDPH · June 8, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (10): 1. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED: Observed interior of ice machine with some buildup and dirt. instructed to remove detail clean sanitize and maintain. 2. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler to be improper: pork 47.3 beef 51f and steak 71f. manager immediately and voluntarily 3. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed aproximately 5 live roaches on premises under the prep cooler in hot foods prep area, in rear on washroom door, and under three compartment sink. instructed to consult pest control as additio 4. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. 5. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED: Observed pots and pans in rear next to uprigh two door cooler not inverted. instructed to invert plates, bowls, pots and pans after sanitizing and air drying. (+5 more) Address: 5714 W FULLERTON AVE

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