El Taco Azteca

2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Passed · Apr 16, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Apr 16, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Passed 7 of 12 graded inspections since 2020.
  • Keeps coming up: Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean, cited 6 times, plus 11 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 15 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 16

    Complaint

    5 violations
    • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
    • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
    • Personal cleanliness
    • Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Mar 12

    Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 violations
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
    • All food employees have food handler training
  5. Failed Mar 5

    Complaint

    6 violations
    • No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
    • Allergen training as required
    • Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Gloves used properly
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
    • All food employees have food handler training
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Oct 7

    Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents, and animals not present
    • All food employees have food handler training

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