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Taqueria El Asadero #1

Restaurant

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

Apr 26, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 30 rodent droppings found in front prep area storage shelves; pest control needed.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Roughly 30 mouse droppings observed along interior storage shelves behind the front counter; pest control service required to eliminate infestation.
  • Torn door gaskets on two stand-up coolers in the prep area need replacement.
  • Stained cutting boards in front prep area must be resurfaced or replaced.
  • Floors in prep and cooking areas have excessive grease and dried food debris buildup, especially under and around cooking equipment; kitchen exhaust hood filters also clogged with grease.

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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE SIDE INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF TWO (2) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Taqueria El Asadero #1 has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026Pass

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Jan 20, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Jan 12, 2026Fail

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

11 violations
Feb 25, 2025Pass

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

5 violations
Jul 26, 2024Fail

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

6 violations
Apr 27, 2023Pass

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

7 violations
May 4, 2022Pass

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

1 violation
Standout inspection
Apr 26, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations