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Mago's Tamales & Taqueria

Restaurant

5714 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Northwest Side

Sep 3, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live roaches found throughout facility in multiple locations including prep areas and above handwashing sink.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 5 live roaches observed on walls, floors, and under equipment in food prep and storage areas. Additional pest control required.
  • No valid Chicago food service sanitation certificate on file; facility must have certified manager present whenever time-temperature controlled foods are prepared, handled, or served.
  • Food stored in coolers and dry storage without proper labeling of contents.
  • Uncovered food items found in walk-in freezer, on prep tables, and in bulk containers; milk crates used as shelving instead of proper shelving 6 inches off floor.

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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ROACHES ON PREMISES ON WALL ABOVE HANDWASHNG SINK, ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT, UNDER OVEN IN MAIN PREP AREA AND ON BOTTOM SIDE OF PREP TABLE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR FREEZERS, UNDER DRY STORAGE RACK WITH APRONS, ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Mago's Tamales & Taqueria has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 10, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 3, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jun 15, 2026Pass

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

6 violations