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Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra

3312-3314 W North Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 24, 2025

18

Inspections on record

8

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 24, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.120: **C** Equipment Compartments, Drainage OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  7. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 24, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 21, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2015License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2015LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra — questions

Did Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra pass its last health inspection?
Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra at 3312-3314 W North Ave was inspected on Sep 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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