RestaurantLicence 1493675

Taqueria Huandacreo

3308 W 55th St, Chicago 60632

Latest verdictPassSep 3, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections21since Aug 4, 2010

Fail rate9.5%2 of 21 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass67%
Conditional24%
Fail10%

21 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

20132016201920222025

PassSep 3, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15:observed opening at base and side of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed outer entrance front door propped open. Instructed to keep all entrance and exit doors closed to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings at base, side and in screen of rear exit security door. Instructed to repair or replace screen and repair all openings on rear exit security door to prevent pest entrance.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19: observed boxes and containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11: observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13: observed grease buildup on exterior sides of flat top grill, food debris underneath flat top grill and grease buildup on legs of prep table to right of flat top grill. Instructed to remove grease buildup and food debris from said equipment and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: observed splashes on lower wall next to drainboard of three compartment sink. Observed debris on floor and along base of wall behind grease trap. Observed grease buildup on exterior of grease trap. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed dimly lit prep area near cookline. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area near cookline and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14: observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in both washrooms. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in both washrooms and maintain.
FailAug 27, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed animal derived food that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying it as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed opening at base and side of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed outer entrance front door propped open. Instructed to keep all entrance and exit doors closed to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings at base, side and in screen of rear exit security door. Instructed to repair or replace screen and repair all openings on rear exit security door to prevent pest entrance.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed boxes and containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area near rear exit door and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed grease buildup on exterior sides of flat top grill, food debris underneath flat top grill and grease buildup on legs of prep table to right of flat top grill. Instructed to remove grease buildup and food debris from said equipment and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink. Note: at time of inspection facility using pliers to turn hot water on and off at faucet of handwashing sink. Instructed to replace hot water knob on faucet of handwashing sink, so that hot water at handwashing sink can be turned on and off properly.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed splashes on lower wall next to drainboard of three compartment sink. Observed debris on floor and along base of wall behind grease trap. Observed grease buildup on exterior of grease trap. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dimly lit prep area near cookline. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area near cookline and maintain.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in both washrooms. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in both washrooms and maintain.
PassAug 1, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Paper lining on storage shelves in front prep area. Instd to remove so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade materials to store food
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Missing allergen training for city of Chicago certitfied manager certificate. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
ConditionalJun 21, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with sanitation manager training.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no person in charge with valid original city of Chicago sanitation manager certification. Instructed person in charge that valid original city of Chicago sanitation manager certificate as well as certified manager is required on site at all times tcs foods(chicken, beans) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of dried peppers not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients not in original container.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on the floor near the compartment sink and under shelving in the dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
ConditionalJul 11, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood filters not clean, dust/grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See 60
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous violation not corrected from 12/29/22 , report #2569084 #58: missing allergen training as required for city of Chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site instructed to correct the above violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
ConditionalDec 29, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Found soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board in prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found meat stored in plastic grocery bags in freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found wet mop stored inside mop sink. Instructed to hang to dry, maintain.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from 10/1/21, report #2534216: #58: missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site instructed to correct the above violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassOct 1, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Small leak under handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
PassDec 2, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Missing food handler training for male employee. Instd to obtain and maintain verification training
ConditionalJul 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed the reminder on the menu but no disclosure/footnote, instructed to provide, instructed to probide brochards, menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other written means. Reminder/disclosure sheet given. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no cover on the womens toilet room receptacle, instructed to provide.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training on premises at this time, instructed to provide for all city of Chicago sanitation managers.
PassMay 29, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Small leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain same.
2. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in saniting solution when not in use.
PassJul 13, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed the rear yard walk-in cooler rusty storage shelves, instructed to remove rust.
2. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Observed non compliance with food handler requirements, instructed to provide.
PassSep 2, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must use proper food grade storage containers for food products. Repair the window screen at the rear exit door to minimize the entrance of flying insects.
2. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  No metal stem probe thermometer provided on premises. Must provide to take food temperatures.
PassJun 3, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Countertop underneath cutting board not clean. Clean same and maintain.
2. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Thermometers missing internal coolers. Instd to provide same.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store designated area.
4. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Food handler requirements not met. Instd to correct same.
PassNov 12, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed equipment including icemaker and reach in refigerator in disrepair. Repair and maintain eqipment or remove from premises.
FailOct 29, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Observed previous minor violations from report 2/20/14 #1401342 not corrected. #38 observed large cooking utensils and pots and pans unable to be fully submerged in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain a new 3 compartment sink with an attached metal drainboard capable of submerging largest cooking utensil and pot and pan. Serious violation 7-42-090
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed equipment including icemaker and reach in refigerator in disrepair. Repair and maintain eqipment or remove from premises.
PassFeb 20, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed shelves in walk in cooler with chipped paint. Instructed to clean, paint, and maintain.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed damaged gaskets on reach in coolers near ice machine and cooking equipment. Instructed to replace and maintain.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed shelves above three compartment sink damaged and in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain.
4. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed cardboard on floor in walk in cooler and plastic on shelves in dish washing area. Instructed to remove cardboard and plastic and maintain.
5. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed dirty gaskets on all reach in coolers on premises. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
6. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed dust buildup on ventilation fans in both restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed large cooking utensils unable to be fully submerged in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain a new 3 compartment sink with an attached metal drain board capable of submerging the largest cooking utensil.
PassApr 5, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Must label cooked food products inside walk-in cooler located outside in rear
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean fans inside walk-in cooler located outside in rear
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room where hot water tank is located
PassNov 26, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean the hood and pipes above the cooking equipment has grease buildup. Clean the shelves in the walkin cooler has food debris all over. Also clean the travel racks in the has some grease buildup on them.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean the walls and ceiling in the walkin cooler has dust and food debris on them.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Clean the light shields under the hood has grease buildup on them.
PassFeb 3, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The grease trap under the 3 compartment is rusty. Instructed to clean and paint it.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Some of the filters above the cooking equipment are greasy. Instructed to clean them.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Some ceiling tiles in the washrooms are stained. Instructed to replace or paint them.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. Rod out the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Clean the vents throughout premises they aer dusty.
PassMar 4, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Interior of hood not clean. Clean same.
ConditionalAug 4, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 46.9 f with potentially hazardous food stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240.must have unit at 40 or below.
2. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40f or less.observed improper temperatures of precooked foods stored inside of 2- door prep cooler such as sliced ham 48.5 f,chicken 48.7 f,cooked peppers 49.2 f,cooked steak 65.6f,cooked pork 55.9 f.no time & temperature logs to view at this time.product was voluntarily dumped & denatured.appx.25lbs. $60.
3. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.must lable & date all cooked foods in coolers & bulk food storage container.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.must clean grill table,hood,filters,exhaust fan.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.must repair or replace damaged wall base at entry way.
6. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.provide for freezer.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
327×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
336×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
356×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
385×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
565×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
584×
Allergen training as required

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1493675 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.