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Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco

Restaurant

7138-7140 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

North Side

Dec 5, 2022 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

0 ppm is measured at the time of inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • 0 ppm is measured at the time of inspection.
  • Observed expired food handler certification posted on site.
  • Observed expired food allergen certifications posted on site.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

THE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE IS NOT DISPENSING PROPER SANITIZER DURING THE RINSE/SANITIZE CYCLE. 0 PPM IS MEASURED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE FACILITY MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PER THE MANAGER, EQUIPMENT IS ON THE WAY FOR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE THE FACILITY WANTS TO REPAIR AND USE THE DISH MACHINE, THE FACILITY MUST EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND/OR FAX WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 TO AN INSPECTOR COME OUT ON SITE TO TEST THE DISH MACHINE AND, IF REPAIRED PROPERLY, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Inspection History

Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Out of Business

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

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Oct 9, 2026Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Oct 2, 2026Fail

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

1 violation
Apr 17, 2026Pass

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

Apr 10, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation
Sep 23, 2025Pass

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

3 violations
Sep 23, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

May 6, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Apr 29, 2025Fail

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

9 violations
Dec 5, 2024Pass

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

8 violations
Jul 26, 2023Pass

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

Dec 28, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 5, 2022ConditionalVIEWING NOW

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

12 violations
Dec 3, 2021Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation