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El Fogon Tapatio

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DBA: El Fogon Tapatio Taqueria

3222 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurantโ€ขLicense #2972497โ€ขInspected 16 days agoโ€ข
Current
0
Violations
20
Corrections
0
Inspections
5
Failures
2
Pests
1

Last Inspection

Mar 19, 2026Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

3 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1mo ago
  • roaches!
    92ft away ยท 311 ยท 10mo ago
  • rat!
    43ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1y ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงฝCleaning & Sanitation24
    ๐Ÿ—๏ธStructural Issues18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Control12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature Control8
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธEquipment & Utensils5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing / Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation ยท 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +5 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has El Fogon Tapatio passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, El Fogon Tapatio passed its most recent health inspection on March 19, 2026.
    How many health violations does El Fogon Tapatio have?
    El Fogon Tapatio has 20 total health violations across 5 inspections on record.
    How often is El Fogon Tapatio inspected?
    El Fogon Tapatio has been inspected 5 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has El Fogon Tapatio ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, El Fogon Tapatio has failed 2 out of 5 health inspections (40% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does El Fogon Tapatio have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    El Fogon Tapatio has 1 pest-related citation on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 3 rodent findings (rats or mice), 1 fly or insect finding.
    Is El Fogon Tapatio safe to eat at?
    El Fogon Tapatio passed its most recent health inspection on March 19, 2026. The restaurant has 20 total violations across 5 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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