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El Rayo Tacos
2055 W 79th St, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 4, 2026
1
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 4, 2026
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITHOUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | License | 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 Rayo Tacos — questions
- Did El Rayo Tacos pass its last health inspection?
- El Rayo Tacos at 2055 W 79th St was inspected on Mar 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at El Rayo Tacos?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITHOUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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