Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Meson Del Taco Express

Name: Meson Del Taco Express
Address: 7616 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

7616 W Belmont Ave

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Feb 4, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW MEAT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED RAW MEAT IN METAL PAN STORED INSIDE OPEN GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED MEAT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COST $10.00. MUST PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

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

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN BUCKET WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER CONTINOUS RUNNING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW OR IN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source