Broken English Taco Pub

June 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 97.5F AND WOMEN'S AT 96.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOW AT 100 PPM'S.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW DATED 6/10/26-6/11/26 SUCH AS 6LBS. PORK-54.0F-56.6F.3LBS. -RIBEYE'S-54.3F-55.9F.3LBS. SHRIMP-55.5F.1LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES-59.5F.8LBS. CHICKEN-52.5F-97.2.0.5LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES-62.2F.1.5LBS. ROASTED CORN-55.5F.5LBS. CHICKEN TINGA-46.1F.6LBS. COOKED FISH-46.2F.1.5LBS. MIXED GREENS-48.8F.6LBS. POTATO TACOS-46.4F.120LBS. GRILLED SLICED CHICKEN-59.4F-63.6F.40LBS. PORK BELLY-48.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.202LBS. $465.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON COOKLINE AT 63.7F AND 51.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED ,EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AT END OF BAR AND AT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN BAR AREA.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF FIRST 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS FOR CHIPS MUST REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF FIRST ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT END OF BAR NEAR ICE BIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on June 20, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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