PASS Risk 1 (High)

TACO BOOM Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TACO BOOM 6659 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
November 21, 2025 Canvass License #2972298
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 21, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE, OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND USE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO BE IMMERSED IN BASINS
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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