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Taqueria El Asadero #1

Restaurant

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Side

Sep 15, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Refrigerator door gasket torn, allowing temperature control issues in food storage unit.

Key Findings

  • Torn door gasket on two-door refrigerator in prep area compromises food safety storage.
  • Rusty shelving in prep area requires repainting or replacement.
  • Hand washing sink in prep area drains slowly and needs repair.
  • Missing floor tile in front kitchen and ungrouted floor in rear prep area need repair.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TWO-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHINGA AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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