Canvass
Mar 14, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taqueria & Tamales El Buen Gusto
6012 W Fullerton Ave
Last inspected Mar 14, 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
8 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 15, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY , IN AREAS SUCH AS IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT DOOR TRACKS ON LEFT SIDE, NEXT TO LEG BASE OF SHELF IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM SAID AREAS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 9 ROACHES IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, 2 IN DINING ROOM ON WALLS, 1 OUTSIDE KITCHEN DOOR, 1 ON DOOR OF FREEZER, 1 ON TOP OF FREEZER, 1 IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON WALL, 1 ON WALL NEXT TO FREEZER AND 1 AT BASE OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/4/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Nov 24, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING AREA NEAR EXTRA TABLES ALONG WALL, CRAWLING ON REAR OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, CRAWLING ON WALL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM, CRAWLING ON WALL LEADING INTO KITCHEN NEAR REFRIGERATORS, ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON CEILING LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/24/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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
3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OF SHELVES OF STORAGE RACK.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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, Nov 24, 2023 · Original Source
License
Nov 16, 2023
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN TWO DOOR BLACK REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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 LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPES FROM WASHROOM AND GREASE TRAP LEADING INTO KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN WITH NO AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND WHITE PIPE. OBSERVED DAMAGED BRICK WALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT ABOVE WALL VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WALL VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 DUST ON WALL VENT COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE DOOR BLACK FREEZER IN REAR OF DINING AREA ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT LOCKED, FREEZER WILL BE USED FOR TORTILLA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LOCK ON FREEZER DOOR TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source