FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
TACO MARIO'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer
June 27, 2025
Canvass
License #2658802
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Inspection Summary
This mobile food preparer was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on June 27, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" 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 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.4�F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.4�F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection