3250 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Southwest SideRequired before the city issues a business license.
No barriers protecting food from customer contact in front prep area.
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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OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD ON RIGHT SIDE IN TOP STORAGE AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD ON RIGHT SIDE IN TOP STORAGE AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. OBSERVED OPENING TO THE LEFT OF PREP STATION WHERE SINGLE USE ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT LEFT SECTION OF PREP STATION WHERE SINGLE USE ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
Taqueria El Olvido has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.