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El Cabrito

1659 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

80cited violations
2serious tier
15inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2438017
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025160
2024130
2023270
20222142
20211210
2020140
2019170
2017160
2016390
2015120

Inspections

  1. May 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Fly traps installed above ice maker in basement, instructed to remove.

  2. May 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILE CRUMBLED AND MISSING ON FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

  3. Apr 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-302.11 OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE LONG, POINTED ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND ARE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WORE UNAPROVED JEWELRY ON THGAIR HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERs. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12- NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11- OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Apr 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jul 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MANAGERS.

  7. Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED MEAT AT 51F AND 55.7F IN COOLERS, FOUND RAW MEAT AT 50F AND 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS (RAW OR COOKED) MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 10 POUNDS OF MEAT VALUED AT $40 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TEMP. FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. FOUND 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFIGERATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  8. Apr 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GOAT,BEANS,FISH,RICE)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TAKING ORDERS AT COUNTER AND THEN HANDLING CASH AND PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS CUPPING SALSA AND THEN WENT INTO ANOTHER PREP AREA HANDLING MASA FOR TORTILLAS AND PLACING THEM ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY DIFFERENT TASK.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TAKING ORDERS AT COUNTER AND THEN HANDLING CASH,TURNED AND PUMPED SANITIZER IN HIS HANDS AND WIPED HANDS WITH A PAPER TOWEL AND PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER.MUST WASH HANDS PROPERLY AT HAND SINK .(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING TCS FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLAS,ONIONS,CILANTRO,ETC.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.NO GLOVES ON PREMISES ,DELI TISSUE WAS USED(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT & MIDDLE PREP AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE SINGLE USE PLASTIC GLOVES ON SITE.RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  9. Feb 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT GRILL AREA.

  10. Apr 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jun 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.

  12. Dec 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier) Corrected on site

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS FROM 8:45 AM TO 10:20AM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. FOODS SUCH AS BURRITOS,TACOS AND GORDITAS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

  13. Dec 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO HELP CORRECT RODENT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR NEED CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.CLUTTER MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

  14. May 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

  15. Dec 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.