Taqueria Chingon
817 W Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
The whole record
- Pass50%
- Conditional50%
- Fail0%
- ConditionalAug 4, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Pic without city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original ceritifcate on site.
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
No city of Chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken, beef, etc). Instd to have on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Labeled tcs foods in walk in cooler past discard date: lamb stock 7/30, cooked squash 8/3, and the following house made sauces: topenada sauce 7/13, harrisa sauce 5/27, salsa negra 7/8, chipotle aioli 7/19. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 30lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Electronic fly zapper in basment prep area, instd to remove and use approved insect control devices.
- 43
In-use utensils: properly stored
Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack and touching wall. Instd to store in a clean protected manner.
- 44
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Multi use pots and equipment stored underneath basement open stairwell. Instd to remove from prohibited area and store in proper location.
- 1
- PassMay 13, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Clean the grease and food debris buildup inside of the deep fryers and oven.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed a light fixture in the basement food prep area without end caps on the light shields. Management instructed to replace the light fixture or install end caps.
- 49
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 11×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- 21×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- 231×
Proper date marking and disposition
- 381×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 431×
In-use utensils: properly stored
- 441×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- 491×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 561×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3026210 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.