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El Bueno Taco #2

2300 S Throop St

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

License

Aug 18, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 11, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED AN OPENING THAT LEADS TO OUTSIDE AROUND THE WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 17, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL.OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 16, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL.OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567447 NOT CORRECTED; #37 OBSERVED THE MFP HAS THE WRONG LICENSE NUMBER PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. MFP HAS THE SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSE NUMBER PRINTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHARED KITCHEN USER LICENSE NUMBER AND ADD THE APPROPRIATE 4405 MOBILE FOOD LICENSE NUMBER 2709545 ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2024 · Original Source

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