FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA EL TAPATIO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 22, 2025
Canvass
License #2083897
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE CEILING, ON BOX STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND NEAR MOP SINK, AND ON SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACITIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection