- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 126
- Corrections
- 0
- Inspections
- 31
- Failures
- 7
- Pests
- 8
Last Inspection
Jan 12, 2026, 12:00 AMNo ViolationsPass
Jan 12, 2026Pass
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Nearby Pest Activity
11 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
roaches!66ft away · 311 · 2w ago- roaches!0ft away · 311 · 3mo ago
rat!46ft away · 311 Chicago · 3mo ago- roaches!56ft away · 311 · 11mo ago
- roaches!98ft away · 311 · 1y ago
- rat!46ft away · 311 Chicago · 1y ago
- roaches!66ft away · 311 · 1y ago
- roaches!0ft away · 311 · 1y ago
- roaches!98ft away · 311 · 1y ago
- roaches!56ft away · 311 · 1y ago
+1 more pest reports in this area
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+31 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has Velvet Taco passed its last health inspection?
Yes, Velvet Taco passed its most recent health inspection on January 12, 2026.
How many health violations does Velvet Taco have?
Velvet Taco has 126 total health violations across 31 inspections on record.
How often is Velvet Taco inspected?
Velvet Taco has been inspected 31 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Has Velvet Taco ever failed a health inspection?
Yes, Velvet Taco has failed 7 out of 31 health inspections (23% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
Does Velvet Taco have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
Velvet Taco has 8 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 1 rodent finding (rats or mice), 2 fly or insect findings.
Is Velvet Taco safe to eat at?
Velvet Taco passed its most recent health inspection on January 12, 2026. The restaurant has 126 total violations across 31 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.
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