FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

ME-GA CARNITAS TACO TRUCK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

ME-GA CARNITAS TACO TRUCK 2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO 60608 Mobile Food Preparer
June 10, 2025 License License #2867953
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major

Inspection Summary

This mobile food preparer was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on June 10, 2025. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections