2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
North SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Employee handled food with contaminated gloves without changing them after hand washing.
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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NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE PREP SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
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 — 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.