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Taqueria Moran

2226 N California Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 3, 2025

29

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 3, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED HOLD COLDING UNIT THAT IS UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR BOTH DISH AREAS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15: **C** Can Openers OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MANUAL CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER BLADE OR REPLACE.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  6. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 3, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 23, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 29, 2012CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 Moran — questions

Did Taqueria Moran pass its last health inspection?
Taqueria Moran at 2226 N California Ave was inspected on Sep 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria Moran?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED HOLD COLDING UNIT THAT IS UNDER
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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