⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TACOS DON CUCO

1847 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 1491578

21
Total Inspections
13
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2025 Inspection

June 27, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT AND COVER PREPARED SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2024 Inspection

July 12, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2024 Inspection

July 5, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLO...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2023 Inspection

February 23, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2022 Inspection

April 12, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2021 Inspection

April 5, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICI...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2021 Inspection

March 29, 2021• Canvass• 18 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(+17 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 3, 2019 Inspection

December 3, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2018 Inspection

May 29, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous,...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2017 Inspection

June 14, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF TOSTADA SHELLS, T...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2016 Inspection

December 12, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MARRED CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2016 Inspection

March 30, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2015 Inspection

March 13, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2014 Inspection

November 24, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER, AND REACH IN COOLER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF,AND GRILL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2014 Inspection

March 14, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLICER BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH S...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2013 Inspection

May 10, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2012 Inspection

August 1, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/24/12 (1076333). SOME EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN WEST CORNER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2012 Inspection

July 24, 2012• Canvass• 5 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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) IN BASEMENT SCA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2011 Inspection

November 3, 2011• 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)

Jun 20, 2011 Inspection

June 20, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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