Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taqueria Veluazqez

2147 S California Ave

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Taqueria Veluazqez last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
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?: 1 inspection on record, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jun 22, 2026.
Has Taqueria Veluazqez ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 22, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Jun 22, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

RAW WOOD AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

SMALL LEAK AT P-TRAP AT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

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