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TACO MOTORA INC.

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

Inspection summary

TACO MOTORA INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 20, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 on June 21, 2023. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 once on June 21, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on July 20, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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.

7 inspections

  1. License

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WATER HOT AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY 7-7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • WASTE LINE NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  2. License

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN LOCATED ON THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SCREEN LOCATED ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A STEADY MINOR LEAK AT THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SCREEN LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATED ON THE NAIL SCRUB THAT IS BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED CORN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 125F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED AN OPEN JAR OF MAYONNAISE AND AN OPENED JAR OF COLESLAW DRESSING BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR AND AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 81F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SERVING WINDOW NOT PROPERLY NOR ENTIRELY SCREENED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SCREEN FOR THE SERVING WINDOW IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW WASTE WATER BACK UP AND ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND (CASES OF SODA, JARS OF MAYONNAISE). INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 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 TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT VISIBLE ON ONE SIDE OF THE MFP AND NOT PRINTED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED THAT THE LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE PRINTED (VISIBLY) ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11 OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHILE IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER OR PROPERLY SECURE THE REACH IN FREEZER WHILE IN MOTION.

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