As of 2026-08-28, Taco Max Mexican Grill passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Taco Max Mexican Grill

PASS

3402 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Albany Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-28

Suspected food poisoning

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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

core violation

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

core violation

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL VEGETABLES REFRIGERATORS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

core violation

MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

core violation

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 28Suspected food poisoningPASS

20251 inspection

Mar 5Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Sep 20Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20231 inspection

Jul 11Routine inspectionPASS

20222 inspections

Aug 1Re-inspectionPASS

Jul 25Routine inspectionFAIL

20211 inspection

Sep 22Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20201 inspection

Nov 9Routine inspectionPASS

20191 inspection

Nov 8New licenseCONDITIONAL

Taco Max Mexican Grill health inspection FAQ

Has Taco Max Mexican Grill passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Taco Max Mexican Grill passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-28. 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 Max Mexican Grill have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 11 violations at Taco Max Mexican Grill's most recent inspection on 2026-08-28. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Taco Max Mexican Grill last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Taco Max Mexican Grill was last inspected on 2026-08-28. 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.

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