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Los Tacos & Desserts Llc

July 31, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 BOXES (ABOUT 40 LBS) OF RAW BEEF SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-51F DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE. • 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SHUT OFF DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE TURNED THE HOT WATER BACK ON DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2640137 DATED 7/24/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 24, 2026: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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