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Los Tacos & Desserts Llc

8548 S Commercial Ave, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 31, 2026

16

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 31, 2026

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
  3. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 BOXES (ABOUT 40 LBS) OF RAW BEEF SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-51F DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  4. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.
  5. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SHUT OFF DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE TURNED THE HOT WATER BACK ON DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
  6. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
  8. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
  9. #59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2640137 DATED 7/24/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 31, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 24, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2020LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 2, 2020LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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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Los Tacos & Desserts Llc — questions

Did Los Tacos & Desserts Llc pass its last health inspection?
Los Tacos & Desserts Llc at 8548 S Commercial Ave was inspected on Jul 31, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Los Tacos & Desserts Llc?
The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CI
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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