Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taqueria Villa

Name: Taqueria Villa
Address: 3139 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

3139 W 63rd St

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 11, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TAPE USED ON FRONT COOLER FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT LABELED WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL 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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLD UNIT INTERIORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 13, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE; CORE VIOLATION (#51) NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2603988 DATED 10/3/24. 5-205.15: ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 3, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 28Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s notes

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH MULTI USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLDING STORAGE WIRE RACKS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO 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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source