Canvass
Jun 25, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taqueria Varitas
700 E 47th St
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 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 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE VERY DUST. MUST 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO NOTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE 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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585867 DATE 11/28/23 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 28, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND STOVE NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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 EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING 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 28, 2023 · Original Source