Canvass Re-Inspection
May 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taco Maya
3955 N Broadway
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 27, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. 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 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS (BIRRIA AND HABANERO SALSA AND POZOLE SOUP) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATEMARKED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AT HOT- AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD- AND HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE SPACED FROM THE ADJOINING WALL AND LACKING ADEQUATE SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO THE ADJOINING WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE ADEQUATELY SEALED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION PROVIDED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND OBTAINING WATER IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ALL CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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 8, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jul 8, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE FRONT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE HANDWASHING SINK WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE SPACED FROM THE ADJOINING WALL AND LACKING ADEQUATE SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO THE ADJOINING WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE ADEQUATELY SEALED.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ALL CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 13, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL PRINTED COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL PRINTED COPY OF ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S) AND MAINTAIN POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PRINTED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PRINTED, UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WITH COPIES SIGNED BY EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE ON-SITE TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR USE AND MAINTAIN PROVIDED TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO 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 FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (PROBE THERMOMETER) PRESENT ON-SITE FOR VERIFYING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS (SUCH AS MILK, CHEESE) DURING RECEIVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEAT LEAST ONE ACCURATE AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (PROBE THERMOMETER) FOR VERIFYING TCS FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH PEST CONTROL LOGS AND PEST CONTROL OPERATOR INFORMATION PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE SPACED FROM THE ADJOINING WALL AND LACKING ADEQUATE SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 2-COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO THE ADJOINING WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE ADEQUATELY SEALED.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ALL CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 9, 2025
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source