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TAQUERIA LA BODEGUITA INC

2959 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TAQUERIA LA BODEGUITA INC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 2, 2022. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 August 25, 2022. 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 August 25, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHTS IN REAR OF PREP AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXIT DOOR AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE
  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597691 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #47-OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALL NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF BEEF AT 51.5F, 2LBS RICE AT 50.1F AND 12 EGGS AT 50.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT DRAINPIPE. OBESRVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, FURNACE/BOILER ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  9. License

    16 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ON RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA ETC).(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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