Pass

El Publano

2610 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 9, 2026

El Publano was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

September 9, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in grocery bags in chest freezer. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags for food storage.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard liner in freezer section of both combo freezer/regrigerator and lower shelf of prep table underneath grill next to fryer. Instructed to remove all cardboard shelf liners, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in prep area across from cookline. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit across from cookline and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on shelving units in dishwashing area and legs of three compartment sink. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile above large three door cold holding unit on first floor. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tile and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed non working ceiling light on first floor near large three door cold holding unit. Instructed to repair/replace non working light in said area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner under equipment. Instructed to remove. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 1,2 & 3 door prep and reach in coolers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training for food managers must update and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Missing disinfectant effective against norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Missing disclosure and reminder for consumer advisory (eggs cooked to order). Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 8/31/18 report 2213764 not corrected: 58- pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain and provide verification. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked rice, beef tongue, etc.) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 no disclosure or reminder on menu as required. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 raw wood table underneath flat top grill. Instd to seal raw wood or remove.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain and provide verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard in the 2 freezer storage shelves. Instructed to remove, also seal the raw wood under the front flat grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep light shield being held together with duct tape, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed tall weeds in the rear back yard,instructed to cut down, and clean.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags used to store cooked rice and frozen meats. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwave.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Unclean knives in knife rack. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer missing for food handlers. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed improperly stored plastic silverware. Store all plastic utensils with handle facing out to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at hand sink to protect adjacent shelves holding clean dishes. Install splash guard.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in freezer with cracked interior top cover and broken/missing gaskets. Repair top cover of interior freezer and replace missing/broken gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior of microwave. Clean and sanitize interior of microwave and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean exterior of reach in refrigerator and interior. Clean sanitize and maintain exterior and interior of reach in refrigerators.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean stove and geill of grease and food debris at front prep area,clean interior of 2 door refrigerator in rear of premises,must remove stain from cutting board at front prep area,and must repaint wooden shelves behind front prep area has chip paint must use non toxic paint

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the basement along the floors and in the corners has some dust on them.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.REACH IN COOLERS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.