Mama's Grilled Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
MAMA'S GRILLED TACOS, located at 3412 W 79Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 28, 2026. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across two scored visits.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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May 5, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE REST.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616828 DATE 5/5/25 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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