5714 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Northwest SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Live roaches found throughout facility in multiple locations including prep areas and above handwashing sink.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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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.
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.
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.