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TACO MARIO'S

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

Inspection summary

TACO MARIO'S has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 15, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: NO SCREEN AT FRONT SERVICE WINDOW, REAR EXIT DOOR HAS HOLE AND SCREEN IS SEPARATING FROM DOOR FRAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-402.11: STEAM TABLE MUST BE FIXED TO TABLE SO NOT TO MOVE WHILE IN TRANSIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  2. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. STAND UP REACH IN 48.3 DEGREES, REACH IN COOLER 57.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REACH IN COOLERS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO SCREEN AT FRONT SERVICE WINDOW, REAR EXIT DOOR HAS HOLE AND SCREEN IS SEPARATING FROM DOOR FRAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • STEAM TABLE MUST BE FIXED TO TABLE SO NOT TO MOVE WHILE IN TRANSIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • HANDLES ON HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER MUST BE TURNED ON AND OFF WITHOUT THE USE OF SHUTOFF VALVES AT BOTTOM. HANDSINK IS VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41°F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.4°F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED FEBRUARY OF 2024. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT SERVICE TO TRUCK AND REPORTS AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
  6. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE SCREEN VENTS LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED HOLES THAT LEAD OUTSIDE OF THE MFP IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVING WINDOW AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE MFP IS FULLY ENCLOSED AND RODENT ENTRY-PROOFED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-306.11 OBSERVED NO PROTECTION FOR THE FRESH WATER INLET; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE COMPARTMENT LOCK WAS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE WATER INLET THAT IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE MFP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE SCREEN VENTS LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090(B).
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND HOLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND HOOD FILTERS AND CEILING VENTS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
  9. License

    0 infractions

  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PREMISES HAS BIOHAZARDOUS KIT/POLICY, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO LICENSE NUMBER(2658802) 2" IN HEIGHT IN A CONPIEUOUS PLACE ON EACH LATERAL SIDE OF THE TRUCK, ALSO NO NAME ON TRUCK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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