FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
TACO REYES, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer
August 20, 2025
License
License #3031922
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This mobile food preparer was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 20, 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 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: PREP COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LICENSE NUMBER NOT PROVIDED ON LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LICENSE NUMBER NOT PROVIDED ON LATERAL SIDES OF TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
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