Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taco Lulu
601 W Adams St
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 11, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE INACCESSIBLE: REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR KITCHEN/DINING ROOM DOOR) OBSTRUCTED BY SODA CASES; BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE DISPENSING LINE DISCHARGING CONDENSATE WATER DIRECTLY INTO BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE CONDENSATE LINE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROVED POINT OF DISPOSAL 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION(S) FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2620056) ON 7/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF CURRENT CANVASS INSPECTION: #37 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL. #58 2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD (SANITATION) MANAGERS, AND CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS PRIOR TO THEIR ASSIGNED CORRECT BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 3, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
No exposed backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
found employees personal items ( medicine ) stored on food shelves, instructed to keep in designated rea away from food storage.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source