Canvass
Jan 12, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taqueria Mexicana
605 W Lake St
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 10, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Hand wash sink faucet in poor repair, hot water knob is hard to turn, Instructed to repair to wash hands as needed.
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
No discard date on cooked food containers ( beef, chicken... ) that are held in front prep cooler for than 24hours. Instructed manager to provide discard date, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
No test paper on site for 3-comp sanitizer solution, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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
Minor leak noted under 3-comp sink drain line. instructed to repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source