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Taqueria El Tapatio

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DBA: Taqueria El Tapatio

4238 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

License #2083897โ€ขInspected 157 days ago
Current
0
Violations
75
Corrections
0
Inspections
18
Failures
2
Pests
3

Last Inspection

Oct 29, 2025Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

5 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • rat!
    75ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1mo ago
  • roaches!
    43ft away ยท 311 ยท 5mo ago
  • flies!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 5mo ago
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • flies!
    59ft 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

    +18 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has Taqueria El Tapatio passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, Taqueria El Tapatio passed its most recent health inspection on October 29, 2025.
    How many health violations does Taqueria El Tapatio have?
    Taqueria El Tapatio has 75 total health violations across 18 inspections on record.
    How often is Taqueria El Tapatio inspected?
    Taqueria El Tapatio has been inspected 18 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has Taqueria El Tapatio ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, Taqueria El Tapatio has failed 2 out of 18 health inspections (11% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does Taqueria El Tapatio have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    Taqueria El Tapatio has 3 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 1 rodent finding (rats or mice), 2 fly or insect findings.
    Is Taqueria El Tapatio safe to eat at?
    Taqueria El Tapatio passed its most recent health inspection on October 29, 2025. The restaurant has 75 total violations across 18 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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