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Mago's Tamales & Taqueria

Restaurant

5714 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Northwest Side

Jun 15, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

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

Key Findings

  • A 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door needs a tight-fitting seal to prevent pest entry.
  • All prep cooler door gaskets are torn and must be replaced to maintain proper sealing.
  • Pots, pans, and plates are not being inverted after sanitizing and should be stored upside down.
  • Food debris, spills, and grease buildup found throughout the facility including under shelving, prep areas, and around cooking equipment; cleaning frequency needs to increase.

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:

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Violation code #44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector's Notes:

4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN REAR NEXT TO UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES, BOWLS, POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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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, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jun 15, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations