PASS
Risk 1 (High)
TACO BOOM Passes Health Inspection - Chicago 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
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection