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Mago's Tamales & Taqueria

Restaurant

5714 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Northwest Side

Sep 10, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Dead roaches found in main prep area; inspector ordered cleaning and pest control measures.

Key Findings

  • Dead roach activity observed on floors in the main prep area.
  • Food stored in coolers and dry storage lacked proper labels identifying contents.
  • Milk crates used as shelving throughout prep and storage areas instead of approved shelving; must be replaced with units 6 inches off the floor.
  • Grease buildup, food debris, and dirt accumulated on floors under equipment, along walls, and in corners; dust buildup found on cooler fans, light shields, and ventilation.

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 SOME DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2026Pass

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

6 violations