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TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA LA CHIQUITA 2635 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
October 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #49607
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B; ;D) OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND BOWLS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, BOWLS) INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD UNIT WITH DRAWERS (USED FOR STORAGE) WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FRONT COLD HOLD UNIT WITH DRAWERS (USED FOR STORAGE) WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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