PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2025 Inspection
October 27, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer in basement prep kitchen mot clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
ARTURO'S TACOS
2001 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647
28
Total Inspections
17
Passed
5
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result
Inspection History
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 27, 2024 Inspection
August 27, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection
August 20, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT LOWER LEVEL/FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2023 Inspection
June 23, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2022 Inspection
August 19, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, COOKED RICE, COOKED MEATS, ETC.) THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEM...(+3 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2022 Inspection
May 11, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (RICE AT 135F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A...(+6 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2021 Inspection
July 21, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MENS WASHROOM AND BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER...(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2020 Inspection
February 28, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2020 Inspection
February 28, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL...(+1 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020 Inspection
January 27, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ...(+4 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2019 Inspection
February 4, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 15 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST ...(+14 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2019 Inspection
January 28, 2019• Complaint• 19 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)(+18 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2018 Inspection
January 29, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 40lbs of cooked rice in the large walk in cooler at 57.1f. Facility stated...(+7 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2017 Inspection
March 17, 2017• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED T...(+7 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2017 Inspection
January 11, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED T...(+6 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2016 Inspection
September 15, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain....(+6 more)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2016 Inspection
June 24, 2016• Canvass• 10 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facility unable to maintain proper temperature in front reach in cooler. Air temperature found is 50.3F. Instructed cooler must be able to main...(+9 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2016 Inspection
June 24, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain....(+5 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2015 Inspection
October 15, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2015 Inspection
October 6, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/12/15 REPORT#1441683 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE...(+5 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2015 Inspection
January 12, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAI...(+3 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2014 Inspection
July 22, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE F...
FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2014 Inspection
July 15, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDIN...(+3 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2013 Inspection
September 16, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA, AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK...(+1 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2013 Inspection
February 4, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED,BULK FOOD C...(+3 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2011 Inspection
May 25, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)
PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2010 Inspection
July 21, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+5 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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