Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Taqueria El Jardin
1303 W Huron St, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 4, 2026
18
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 4, 2026
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED RUSTS ON SOME WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 26, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2013 | License | Pass | 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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Taqueria El Jardin — questions
- Did Taqueria El Jardin pass its last health inspection?
- Taqueria El Jardin at 1303 W Huron St was inspected on Mar 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Taqueria El Jardin?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
- 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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