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When was Taqueria El Olvido last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Sep 23, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Taqueria El Olvido ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 23, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Oct 6, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN LARGE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN LARGE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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.
5-501.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH OUTDOOR SURFACE UNDERNEATH DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF DIRT AND ROCKS. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 1, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD ON RIGHT SIDE IN TOP STORAGE AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD ON RIGHT SIDE IN TOP STORAGE AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. OBSERVED OPENING TO THE LEFT OF PREP STATION WHERE SINGLE USE ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT LEFT SECTION OF PREP STATION WHERE SINGLE USE ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN LARGE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN LARGE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA 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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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.
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH OUTDOOR SURFACE UNDERNEATH DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF DIRT AND ROCKS. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.