Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc.

Name: Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc.
Address: 1901 S Canalport Ave, Chicago, IL

1901 S Canalport Ave

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH TABLETOP GRILL, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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 problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 6, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

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.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.

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 problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE CREVICES OF THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 1, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. THE SHELVING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH A BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDINGM BREEDING AND HARBORING.

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF A GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS BEING COOKED BELOW.

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, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Business Not Located

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN FRIDGE TO BE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SURFACES AND INTERIORS OF CHEST FREEZERS, TABLES, AND SHELVING TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE CRACKS AND VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source