Food Safety Reports: Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
1 week ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Apr 15, 2026
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the front 2-door prep line-cooler. Observed beef at 54. 8f, chicken at 54. 9f, pork at 55. 2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of food…
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the front 2-door prep line-cooler. Observed beef at 54. 8f, chicken at 54. 9f, pork at 55. 2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of food…
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
2 months ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Feb 19, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in kitchen prep area and rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed inadequate food…
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in kitchen prep area and rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed inadequate food…
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
4 months ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Dec 16, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: 2-301. 14 observed poor hygienic practices by food handler observed male employee come back from rear prep area with the same plastic gloves on and removed tortillas from grill without changing gloves and washing…
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: 2-301. 14 observed poor hygienic practices by food handler observed male employee come back from rear prep area with the same plastic gloves on and removed tortillas from grill without changing gloves and washing…
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
7 months ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Sep 23, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on lower shelf underneath meat slicer and appx. 200 or more live small flies flying around,on walls, ceilings, boxes throughout premises. Must remove mice…
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on lower shelf underneath meat slicer and appx. 200 or more live small flies flying around,on walls, ceilings, boxes throughout premises. Must remove mice…
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
1 year ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Apr 16, 2025
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed equipment wrapped in foil. Instructed manager to remove foil.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed coca-cola cooler with…
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed equipment wrapped in foil. Instructed manager to remove foil.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed coca-cola cooler with…
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Taco Firme, 2640 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA
2 years ago •source chicago.gov • details
Report date: Jan 25, 2024
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected. Report #2570564, dated february 1, 2023, instructed the facility to: #36 place ambient air thermometers inside all coolers, #51 install service sink, #53 provide covered receptacle inside all gender…
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected. Report #2570564, dated february 1, 2023, instructed the facility to: #36 place ambient air thermometers inside all coolers, #51 install service sink, #53 provide covered receptacle inside all gender…
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