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Let's Taco
October 1, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings7
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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food from a questionable sourcecriticalOfficial wording: Food Obtained From Approved SourceInspector note: OBSERVED 9 CONTAINERS OF CAKE SLICES IN DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALSO NOTED 10 SLICES OF CAKE IN REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED FLOORS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, WEST WALL STORAGE RACKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 31, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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