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Taqueria El Asadero #1

Restaurant

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

Feb 25, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No food handler certificates found on site; multiple managers had expired allergen training.

Key Findings

  • Food service managers had expired food handler and allergen awareness training certificates at time of inspection.
  • Two refrigerators in prep area had torn door gaskets requiring repair.
  • Multiple cutting boards showed deep scratches and stains and need resurfacing or replacement.
  • Rear prep area had accumulated food debris and dirt buildup on floors, walls, and corners.

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 #58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF TWO TWO REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 — 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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations