Did Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc at 4252-4254 S Archer Ave was inspected on Oct 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HANGING POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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 Los Gallos 2 Inc

4252-4254 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 23, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 23, 2025

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HANGING POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PRODUCE AND COOKING UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR COOKING UTENSILS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 23, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2012	Tag Removal	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2010	Canvass	Fail	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 Los Gallos 2 Inc — questions

Did Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc at 4252-4254 S Archer Ave was inspected on Oct 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HANGING POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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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