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As of 2026-07-08, Taco El Jaliciense failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Taco El Jaliciense

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2859 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-08

Violations at most recent inspection

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622714 DATED:08/22/2025 #37---3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #44---4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing.MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. #47---4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS. #51---5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/15/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation

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Taco El Jaliciense health inspection FAQ

Has Taco El Jaliciense passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Taco El Jaliciense failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-08. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Taco El Jaliciense have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 4 violations at Taco El Jaliciense's most recent inspection on 2026-07-08, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Taco El Jaliciense last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Taco El Jaliciense was last inspected on 2026-07-08. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.