License Re-Inspection
Feb 25, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL
Gorditas Y Tacos Juli #2
135 N Kedzie Ave
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4 inspectionsLicense
Jan 20, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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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 issuesnotedCode 50Other
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WATER ON SITE. WATER FROZEN DUE TO WATER, UNABLE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD-WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RETURN WHEN WATER TEMPERATURE IS ABLE TO BE INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUSED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 26, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.13 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER JAMMED AND NOT ALLOWING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. MISSING CONTRACT WITH PEST CONTROL PROVIDER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-202.11 (A) OBSERVED UNAPPROVED WATER SYSTEM (DESCRIPTION, SIZE IN GALLONS FOR CLEAN WATER AND WASTE WATER TANKS)DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALED ACCORDING TO LOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030. CITATION NOT ISSUED.
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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, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source