Food Safety Report: La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria, 1834 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 29, 2026

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels at basement prep area handsink or front service counter handsink. Pic provided handtowels at both sinks during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rat droppings in basement in storage area along wall bases and on storage utensils, droppings along wall by walk in freezer and cooler. Approx 40-50 droppings noted. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: new cutting boards need where worn. Observed boards with deep cuts instructed to replace and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all storage shelves in basement in need of cleaning and sanitizing to remove debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak at p-trap at basement handsink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors throughout main floor prep area in need of cleaning. Floors under all cooking equipment with heavy grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Source: chicago.gov