ARTURO'S TACOS

Address: 2001 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Oct 27, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (27 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer in basement prep kitchen mot clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
• Pass — Mon Dec 09 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Aug 27 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE
• Fail — Tue Aug 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT LOWER LEVEL/FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVI
• Pass — Fri Jun 23 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 19 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, COOKED RICE, COOKED MEATS, ETC.) THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEM
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed May 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (RICE AT 135F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jul 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MENS WASHROOM AND BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER
• Pass — Fri Feb 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOO
• Pass — Fri Feb 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOO
• Fail — Mon Jan 27 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Feb 04 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST
• Fail — Mon Jan 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) | 3. MANA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 29 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 40lbs of cooked rice in the large walk in cooler at 57.1f. Facility stated
• Pass — Fri Mar 17 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED T
• Pass — Wed Jan 11 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED T
• Pass — Thu Sep 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facility unable to maintain proper temperature in front reach in cooler. Air temperature found is 50.3F. Instructed cooler must be able to main
• Pass — Fri Jun 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain.
• Pass — Thu Oct 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS:

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