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Penelope's Vegan Taqueria #3

1165 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-23; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-23), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-07-23: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANINF TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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