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CLEAN RECORD

ESPARZA'S TACOS, LLC

6610 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

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

SafeScore

93/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

12 total

other
325%
contamination
325%
temperature
217%
hygiene
217%
pest
18%
facility
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorTemperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM THAWING IMPROPERLY SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER IN FOOD CONTAINER IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

Code 35

MinorTemperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COLD HOLD UNITS/2 DR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP AREA COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Code 39

MinorHygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASH SINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 54

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.

Code 57

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Code 40

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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.