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Mago'S Tamales & Taqueria

5714 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 15, 2026

28

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 15, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  2. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN REAR NEXT TO UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES, BOWLS, POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 15, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2023Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2013Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2012ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 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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Mago'S Tamales & Taqueria — questions

Did Mago'S Tamales & Taqueria pass its last health inspection?
Mago'S Tamales & Taqueria at 5714 W Fullerton Ave was inspected on Jun 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Mago'S Tamales & Taqueria?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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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