Did Taqueria San Jose #1 pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria San Jose #1 at 3253 S Halsted St was inspected on Aug 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria San Jose #1?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 San Jose #1

3253 S Halsted St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 10, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 10, 2026

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE FLAT-TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS TO COVER FOOD ITEMS.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND ANOTHER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE STORED AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, SANTIIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 10, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	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 San Jose #1 — questions

Did Taqueria San Jose #1 pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria San Jose #1 at 3253 S Halsted St was inspected on Aug 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria San Jose #1?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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