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Taqueria & Pupuseria

Restaurant

2532 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

South Side

Oct 8, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found approximately 20 mouse droppings throughout the facility, including in the rear area.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 20 mouse droppings observed in the facility with additional droppings in the rear; pest control service recommended for October 8, 2026 or later.
  • Pink and black mold-like substance found on the inside of the ice machine; all ice was ordered destroyed and the machine cleaned and sanitized.
  • Food handler training certificates for multiple staff members had expired at time of inspection.
  • Stained ceiling tiles in the rear near the utility sink need replacement and ongoing maintenance.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/8/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspection History

Taqueria & Pupuseria has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 8, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Dec 17, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.