LA TAQUERIA EL PRIMO

Address: 4317 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 28, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Observed soiled mop head not properly stored Code 55

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (13 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-01-28 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS.
• Fail — 2026-01-26 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE
• Fail — 2026-01-20 00:00:00 (Canvass) 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE
• Pass — 2025-03-20 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER -
• Pass — 2024-07-19 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-05-10 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BELOW THE GRILL AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVES, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, TOPS OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN T
• Fail — 2023-05-03 00:00:00 () 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WH
• Pass — 2022-11-09 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTE
• Fail — 2022-11-02 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN
• Pass — 2021-12-07 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comme
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-12-01 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INS
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-04-08 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLI
• Not Ready — 2019-03-15 00:00:00 ()

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