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Jerk Taco Man in Chicago fails inspection after rodent activity found

Chicago's inspection record shows Jerk Taco Man failed its Aug. 28, 2026 inspection, with inspectors citing rodent droppings and other violations.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 1, 2026, 5:22 a.m. ET
, at . in , on Aug. 28, 2026, according to the city's inspection record. The record lists the result as "" and assigns a risk category of "." The inspector's notes, as recorded, cite evidence of rodent activity: approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor in the southwest corner of the kitchen, along the south wall, on top of a box in the southeast dry storage room, and on a desk in the northwest office. The notes also record one dead small rodent and flying insects on traps in the northeast storage area and throughout storage and prep areas. Additional violations include cutting boards with deep cuts and stains, about 10 crates of used charcoal near the dumpster, and rear clutter with scrap materials and equipment in an enclosed outdoor area. The record states a citation was issued for the rodent activity.

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