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CLEAN RECORD

EL TACONAZO LA FIESTA INC.

2700 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

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

SafeScore

87/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

43 total

facility
1126%
contamination
921%
other
614%
pest
512%
chemical
512%
temperature
49%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.

Code 10

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALL WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR TIGHT-FITTING.

Code 38

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED BY FACILITY OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN.

Code 38

MinorTemperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME AND RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.

Code 47

MinorChemical

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT LABELED, MARKING EACH COMPARTMENT, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Code 48

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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.