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TTS TACOS & TORTAS

4507 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TTS TACOS & TORTAS has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 10, 2021. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 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 April 29, 2024. 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 on August 3, 2023. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times on February 10, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on August 3, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on August 3, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS BEANS AND RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE EMPLOYEE SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED INTERNAL THERMOMETER OF TWO DOOR GLASS COOLER MAINTAINING AN INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F. INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF SAID COOLER WAS 50.4F. NO TCS FOODS HELD IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETER OF SAID TWO DOOR COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. FOLDER PERESENTED HAS QUARTERLY INSPECTION REPORTS ONLY. NO IDPH PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE PRESENTED WITH INSPECTION REPORTS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PRINTED IDPH PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SMALL BLACK PLASTIC CUP(SOUFFLE CUP)STORED ON TOP OF FLOUR INSIDE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH THE HANDLE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BLACK SMALL CUP USED TO DISPENSE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION TEST KIT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NOZZLE OF HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE WITH BUILDUP IN DISPENSING TIP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-10-21 INSPECTION # 2484742, VIOLATION #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-10-21 INSPECTION # 2484742, VIOLATION #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-10-21 INSPECTION # 2484742. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
  9. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AT FRONT ENTRANCE BEING USED AS A MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY DURABLE, CLEANABLE MATS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORE FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS STREWN ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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