Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Tacos Tequilas
2919 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 3, 2025
18
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 3, 2025
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 24, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 16, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 10, 2013 | License | Pass | 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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Tacos Tequilas — questions
- Did Tacos Tequilas pass its last health inspection?
- Tacos Tequilas at 2919 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Apr 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Tacos Tequilas?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REM
- 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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