Canvass
May 19, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taqueria Maravatio
2618-2620 W 59th St
Last inspected May 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsNon-Inspection
May 14, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 3, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
SEE 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 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED AND PREPARED SALSAS) IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IN WALK IN COOLER. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT BEING UTILIZED ON-SITE WITHOUT VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD, DISCARDED, AND DENATURED ON-SITE. APPROX. 10 LBS AND $50 VALUE DISCARDED. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
Official wording
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
SEE VIOLATION 29
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA. INST TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TRAILER OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF PREMISES WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE WINDOW AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC TO PURCHASE FOOD PREPARED ON TRAILER . TRAILER IS NOT APPROVED FOR ANY TYPE OF PREPARING/HANDLING/SELLING OF ANY ITEMS BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTD TO REMOVE TRAILER FROM PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BLENDER AND PREPARING LARGE BATCHES OF HORCHATA AND OTHER BEVERAGES IN DINING ROOM ON TABLES AND STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CEASE SUCH OPERATION IN DINING AREA AND USE APPROVED PREPARATION AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587582 NOT CORRECTED. 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42/090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 4, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMOM NAME OF FOOD. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEAANBLE.
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 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD. INSTD TO WEARING PROPER BEARD/HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source