TACO PROS

7108 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

8 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 5, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • No paper towels, no hands drying provision provided in employees restroom, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • Improper date marking for cooked TCS food, found several bags of cooked rice held in prep cooler with 12 days shelf life ( Feb3-Feb14) informed manager that refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 21, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • 3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 14, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • 3-304.12 : OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615188 4/4/25 NOT CORRECTED-#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
4. CanvassApr 4, 2025

   14 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON A HAIRNET WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND PICKED UP THE LIME SQUEEZER AND LIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER HAS ON PLASTIC GLOVES CAME TO REAR PREP AREA BAGGED FOOD AND THEN ASSITED IN PREPARING TCS FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OF LIGHT BLUE COLOR BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED A BOWLS STORED INSIDE DRY BEANS,LONG HANDLE LADLES STORED DOWN INSIDE OF FOOD IN DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND FLOOR UNDER MAT IN REAR PREP AREA
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED WET(DISCOLORED) CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM INSIDE OF FRONT DRINK COOLER.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND,PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 1- COMP SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY /DINING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT DRINK SERVICE COUNTER.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604976 10/21/24 NOT CORRECTED.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.#43-3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
5. CanvassOct 21, 2024

   11 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (RICE, BEANS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:11P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND A BOWL AND A LADLE STORED INSIDE A POT OF BEANS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE BROOMS AND MOPS FROM INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN AND HANG ON HOOKING SYSTEM FOR THEM TO DRY.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6. License Re-InspectionJan 22, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18 : MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
7. LicenseJan 19, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-010)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A GARABGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.
8. LicenseOct 12, 2023

   0 infractions