As of 2026-08-27, Taquitos Chicago failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Taquitos Chicago

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5825 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

West Elsdon · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-27

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

Flies / gnats

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE AND ABATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED TCS FOOD, STEAK UNPROTECTED-BEING COOKED AND PREPARED OUTDOORS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF BEEF BEING PREPARED ON OPEN FLAME WOOD GRILL AND HELD OUTDOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE OUTDOOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISCARD AND DENATURE 10LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 27Routine inspectionFAIL

20251 inspection

Oct 1New licensePASS

Taquitos Chicago health inspection FAQ

Has Taquitos Chicago passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Taquitos Chicago failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-27. 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 Taquitos Chicago have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Taquitos Chicago's most recent inspection on 2026-08-27, including 3 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Taquitos Chicago last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Taquitos Chicago was last inspected on 2026-08-27. 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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