Chicago Inspection: MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA — Fail

Chicago CDPH · September 3, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (9): 1. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE: Noted  facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must 2. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name 3. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: 6-202.15 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. 4. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed evidence of live roach activity on premises. observed approximately 5 roaches on premises on wall above handwashng sink, on floor behind reach in cold hold unit, under oven in main prep area 5. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed roaches on floor in rear near freezers, under dry storage rack with aprons, on floor in corners near hot cooking equipment. instructed to remove detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. (+4 more) Address: 5714 W FULLERTON AVE

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