Did Taqueria El Asadero #1 pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria El Asadero #1 at 2213 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria El Asadero #1?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Taqueria El Asadero #1

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 20, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALLS ON BASEMENT AND RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 20, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2018	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2016	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2010	Canvass	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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Taqueria El Asadero #1 — questions

Did Taqueria El Asadero #1 pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria El Asadero #1 at 2213 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria El Asadero #1?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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