Taqueria El Sauz
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
82
Score
TAQUERIA EL SAUZ, located at 2000 W 51st St in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on 2025-07-21 with a score of 82. This inspection noted four minor violations related to garbage disposal, surface cleanliness, and facility maintenance. Across eleven scored inspections, TAQUERIA EL SAUZ has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 9, 2024
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 19, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
32
Jun 14, 2021
Routine
7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
23
Oct 14, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jul 21, 2025 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SOILED RESIDUES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT PREP ALONGSIDE AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP UNDER PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUJCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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