Esparza's Tacos
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
78
Score
ESPARZA'S TACOS, LLC, located at 6610 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on November 14, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to approved thawing methods, contamination prevention, and personal cleanliness. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 23, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Nov 14, 2025 Inspection
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM THAWING IMPROPERLY SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER IN FOOD CONTAINER IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COLD HOLD UNITS/2 DR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP AREA COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASH SINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.
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