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CLEAN RECORD

TAQUERIA EL ASADERO #1

2213 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

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

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

26 total

contamination
831%
facility
519%
other
519%
pest
415%
hygiene
312%
chemical
14%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 10

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Code 51

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALLS ON BASEMENT AND RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

Code 47

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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.