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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taco Pros

7959 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Taco Pros last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 26, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Apr 12, 2024 to Jan 26, 2026.
Has Taco Pros ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 12, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 26, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. NOTED 15LBS OF STEAK AT 54.8F, 5LBS OF SHRIMPS AT 543F, 10LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 52.1F AND OF 10LBS CHICKEN AT 51.9. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARD 40LBS AT $350 WORTH OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS HOLDING AN INADEQUATE AIR TIME OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE (HELD FOR INSPECTION)UNTIL COOLER CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41f OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 8, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE MISSING FOR HANDWASHING LAVATORIES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR WAREWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT EACH HANDWASHING LAVATORY OR GROUP OF ADJACENT LAVATORIES IF DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE USED AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE/GAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASE COVING OF REAR WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL HOLE/GAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF BASE COVING AND WALLS.

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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

License

Apr 12, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

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