⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EL TACONZAZO

5145 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2059601

26
Total Inspections
12
Passed
9
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2025 Inspection

November 7, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2024 Inspection

April 25, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2024 Inspection

April 18, 2024• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2023 Inspection

October 16, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2023 Inspection

October 6, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 2 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE AL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2022 Inspection

August 31, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+12 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2022 Inspection

August 29, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 16 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+15 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2022 Inspection

August 22, 2022• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+15 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2021 Inspection

March 31, 2021• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 12, 2020 Inspection

November 12, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN OF SINK....(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2019 Inspection

April 22, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 3, 2017 Inspection

July 3, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR CUTTING BOARDS AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2016 Inspection

August 30, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2016 Inspection

August 22, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F, AND THE DESSERT COOLER WITH A T...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2015 Inspection

July 6, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2015 Inspection

June 25, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS, USING EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WIT...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2014 Inspection

November 24, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2014 Inspection

November 17, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE AROUND GARBAGE AREA. G...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2014 Inspection

April 29, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS. INSTALL SP ASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2013 Inspection

April 9, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER,REMOVE ICE FROM CHEST ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 23, 2012 Inspection

November 23, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEEL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2012 Inspection

January 23, 2012• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2011 Inspection

May 16, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER CONTAINERS/GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT. ALUMINUM...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2010 Inspection

October 6, 2010• License• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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