Chicago Inspection: EL NUEVO TACONAZO#2 — Pass

Chicago CDPH · June 25, 2026

Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE: Observed no thermometer in cold hold units to measure ambient air temperature. instructed person in charge to maintain ambient air thermometers in all cold hold equipment. 2. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed torn gaskets on cold hold unit in front of grill area. instructed person in charge to replace and maintain. 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed can opener attached to table in rear prep in need of cleaning. instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 4. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed foil covering bottoms of prep tables. instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable. 5. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS: Observed pots on site for menudo too large to be submerged into three compartment sink. instructed person in charge to remove large or install larger sink with cleaning procedure for large pots. (pots (+2 more) Address: 5849 S KEDZIE AVE

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