Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
El Cid Tacos #2
2645 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Nov 18, 2025
22
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 18, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink in bar area, a rack of clean glasses placed over sink. Instructed to keep hand wash accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030.
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on test strips. machine being used during inspection, Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 23, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 20, 2010 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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El Cid Tacos #2 — questions
- Did El Cid Tacos #2 pass its last health inspection?
- El Cid Tacos #2 at 2645 N Kedzie Ave was inspected on Nov 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at El Cid Tacos #2?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink in bar area, a rack of clean glasses placed over sink. Instructed to keep hand wash accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-
- 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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