7138-7140 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
North SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Failed inspection with 9 violations found.
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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NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. IT AT SAID SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
HANDWASH SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING INSIDE THE BOWL EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERAND A GLASS WITH CREAMY LIQUID INSIDE. IN FRONT AND SITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ITEMS (GLASSES AND OTHER KITCHEN UTENSILS) BUCKETS ETS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED.AREA PRESENTLY IN USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.