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Taqueria El Asadero #1

Restaurant

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

May 4, 2022 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Torn door gaskets on two coolers in the prep area allowed temperature control issues.

Key Findings

  • Two stand-up coolers at the rear prep and dishwashing area had torn door gaskets that were instructed to be replaced and maintained.

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 #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11--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.

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Jan 20, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Jan 12, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
Feb 25, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Jul 26, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 27, 2023Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
May 4, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Apr 26, 2022Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations