Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc.
2700 N Central Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 26, 2025
21
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
9
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 26, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALL WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR TIGHT-FITTING.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED BY FACILITY OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME AND RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT LABELED, MARKING EACH COMPARTMENT, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD GRIME ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITH SEVERE DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2016 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2016 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2016 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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 Taconazo La Fiesta Inc. — questions
- Did El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc. pass its last health inspection?
- El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc. at 2700 N Central Ave was inspected on Nov 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
- What violations were cited at El Taconazo La Fiesta Inc.?
- The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.
- 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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