Chicago Inspection: MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA — Pass

Chicago CDPH · June 15, 2026

Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (6): 1. 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. 2. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) observed pots and pans in rear next to upright two door cooler not inverted. instructed to invert plates, bowls, pots and pans after sanitizing and air drying. 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: 4-501.11 observed torn door gasket inside of all prep coolers throughout. instructed to replace and maintain. 4. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: 4-602.13 observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. instructed to detail clean. 5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in staff washroom. instructed to repair leaking drainpipe. (+1 more) Address: 5714 W FULLERTON AVE

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