Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
El Taconzazo
5145 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Nov 7, 2025
26
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
9
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 7, 2025
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGER THAWING FROZEN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDE AND INSIDE OF FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 6, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 23, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 16, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 13, 2010 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2010 | License | Fail | 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 Taconzazo — questions
- Did El Taconzazo pass its last health inspection?
- El Taconzazo at 5145 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Nov 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
- What violations were cited at El Taconzazo?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPO
- 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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