Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Taco Nietos
2863 E 95th St, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 4, 2025
26
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
5
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 4, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK COLORS AND MAINTAIN
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 20, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 30, 2010 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 28, 2010 | License Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 20, 2010 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Taco Nietos — questions
- Did Taco Nietos pass its last health inspection?
- Taco Nietos at 2863 E 95th St was inspected on Dec 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
- What violations were cited at Taco Nietos?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK COLORS AND MAINTAIN
- 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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