License
Aug 19, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
El Buen Taco #4
2300 S Throop St
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3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER (3015754) PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MOUNTED TO THE WALL OR GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SECURED PROPERLY WHILE MFP IS IN MOTION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 1, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-601.11 OBSERVED BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER (3015754) PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MOUNTED TO THE WALL OR GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SECURED PROPERLY WHILE MFP IS IN MOTION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 99F AND THEN IMMEDIATELY DECLINED TO 77F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MFP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source