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El Original Chavas Tacos, Inc.

Restaurant

2333 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

West Side

Mar 23, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Gap at rear exit door could allow pests to enter the facility.

Key Findings

  • An opening at the bottom of the rear exit door was observed and must be repaired and maintained to prevent pest entry.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

El Original Chavas Tacos, Inc. has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 89% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 1, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Sep 23, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Mar 23, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation