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LA BIZNAGA TAQUERIA

1401 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO, IL, 60614

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-06; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

12 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-06), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-06: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-6 — PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING A BEVERAGE FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE A COVERED BEVERAGE OR CONSUME BEVERAGES OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Not Critical: CHI-37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IN USE WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
  • Not Critical: CHI-41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED DISHES ON COOKS LINE AND MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE TOP SHELVING OF COOKS LINE PREP COOLER.----WINDOW SILL SHELVING BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-52 — SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WASTE WATER LINE FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST NOT DRAIN INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DRAIN INTO A PROPER DRAIN LINE OR A CONTAINER THAT CAN BE EMPTIED DAILY OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING COOKS LINE HOOD FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND PREP AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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