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CLEAN RECORD

EL NUEVO TACONAZO

2350 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

6

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

37 total

other
924%
chemical
924%
contamination
719%
hygiene
719%
facility
38%
temperature
25%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOBS ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Code 51

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S TOILETROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

Code 53

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Code 55

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Code 49

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

Code 49

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

Code 41

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.