TAQUERIA TAYAHUA

Address: 2411 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Nov 6, 2025

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (21 inspections)

• Pass — Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Oct 24 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK AT 51.4 F.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jun 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2577181 CONDUCTED ON 06/12/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL
• Fail — Mon Jun 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED M
• Pass — Tue Aug 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER, PAINT
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jul 16 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FO
• Fail — Wed Dec 19 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR
• Pass — Mon Oct 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. | 45. FOOD HANDLE
• Fail — Mon Oct 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 R
• Pass — Tue Jun 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 09 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AND THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COM
• Pass — Tue Jun 28 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER RACKS IN THE KITCHENS 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE. | 33.
• Pass — Tue Dec 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND BAR AREAS, UNDER BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK, ETC. |
• Fail — Thu Dec 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
• Pass — Thu May 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
• Fail — Thu May 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINPIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT WHEN SINK IN USE. I
• Pass — Tue Jun 24 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED. | 33. FOOD
• Fail — Mon Jun 16 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1151468 DATED:07/22/2013. 34 REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT PREP
• Pass — Mon Jul 22 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN REAR STOVE TOP. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED
• Pass — Mon Mar 26 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: The knives and cleaver are stored in dirty, food encrusted areas; wash, rinse

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