PACO'S TACOS

4311 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

10 inspections

1. ComplaintFeb 25, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPE IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE OR RELOCATE SHELF AND EQUIPMENT ON SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON THE BACK OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN INTERIOR OF TWO DISPLAY CASES CONTAINING CHICHARRON IN FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SAID PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF SODA IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE MEAT SLICER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DIMLY LIT BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULDS IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
2. CanvassNov 14, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassAug 26, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE A TOP OF GREASE TRAP AS WELL WHEN WATER IS RELEASED, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (FOOD MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).
4. CanvassJul 28, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BLOOD ON FLOOR OF FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. Suspected Food PoisoningNov 23, 2022

   13 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND FOOD HANDLED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A MALE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M.. OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING WASHED WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND TOWEL BEING USED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BASIN TO WASH AND RUNNING WATER FOR RINSING UNDER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING INSPECTION AFTER BEING TOLD.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED APPX. 30LBS.COOKED PORK BELLIES WITH MEAT IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT.AT 67.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 30 LBS. $.90(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-180 LB.OF RAW CHEEK MEAT INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 47.3F-54.1F .2.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 64.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.385 LBS.$.1,450.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
   • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
     • OBSERVED LETTER FOR LAB ANALYSIS WITH ONLY WATER ACTIVITY FOR PORK BELLIES MISSING PH RANGE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER WILL NOT SELL UNTIL FOOD ITEM UNTIL PROPERLY TESTED.(COS)
   • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
     • SEE VIOLATION #29.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR CARNITAS HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE CARTS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FANGUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT PAPER/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND KETTLE TO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK .
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
6. CanvassOct 25, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • ATTACHED STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, HANDLES UNABLE TO CLOSE STOPPERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SMALL LEAK AT TOILET TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • LIGHTS WITHOUGHT SHIELDS AT HOT HOLDING CASES FOR CARNITAS AND CHICHARRON. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
7. CanvassOct 2, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • WOODEN CRATES AND BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN CILANTRO. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANBLE
8. CanvassAug 20, 2019

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNED COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK NEAR CASH REGISTER AND NEAR FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PUT UP SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE OF CREATION AND DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBERVED LARGE TRASH CANS BEING USED TO STORE PORK AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL INGREDIENTS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTBULBS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
9. ComplaintJun 12, 2018

   5 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (PORK, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CARNITAS AND CHICARRON HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SAME AREA. LARGE MULTI USE POTS IN USE TO COOK CARNITA UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER LARGE EXPOSED BLACK SEWAGE PPIES. ANY STORAGE/EQUIPEMENT ETC, UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE/WASTE PIPES IS PROHIBITED.
10. LicenseMay 18, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.