Restaurant · Chicago, IL

El Patron Pinches Tacos

6832 W Archer Ave

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Patron Pinches Tacos last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 28, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has El Patron Pinches Tacos ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO WALL NEAR TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

License

Dec 2, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 2, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING PREP/DUMP SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 28, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

UNFINISHED WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO SEAL WALL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source