601 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661
West LoopA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Handwashing sinks blocked and missing soap; previous violations from July still not corrected.
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 THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE INACCESSIBLE: REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR KITCHEN/DINING ROOM DOOR) OBSTRUCTED BY SODA CASES; BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK, NO SOAP DISPENSER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ACQUIRED AND INSTALLED HAND SOAP DISPENSER WITH HAND SOAP AT THE BAR AREA SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Taco Lulu has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 23, 2026.
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.