Pass

El Vaso Loko, Inc.

3751 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 10, 2025

El Vaso Loko, Inc. was last inspected on December 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

December 10, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for measuring ambient air temperature in front cooler. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floors under shelving in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor throughout facility (sales floor, rear dry storage). Instructed person in charge to organize items and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed pic that all certified managers must obtain allergen training and retain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILETROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure .must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomit and diarrheal procedure policy.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for staff.observed no soap and no hand drying device at hand sink in rear prep area and hand sink not accessible.observed a mop across the top of 3- compartment sink and mophead inside of hand sink basin.towels and soap are now provided and mop removed.must keep accessible and maintained at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged food items for sale with proper info given.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- comp sink in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cup lids stored on shelving units in toiletroom.must remove from toiletroom and store properly.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving units in rear storage area and in toiletroom.must apply a sealant or paint.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to measure chemical sanitizer ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being handled and served such as (cheese,spices,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handlers certification for employees.must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated prep cooler not maintaining adequate internal temperature. Air temperature recorded at 56.1f. Must have unit must be able to maintain an internal temperature of 40 degrees or below. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at time of investigation. Premises has a 2.7 gallon electrical hot water tank on premises. Must provide documentation that states this unit is a continuous hot water tank or replace it with a larger model that will provide hot water continuously. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a protective barrier with sneeze guard across the entire front food prep area to protect the food during storage, preparation and display. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Provide chlorine test kit for dishwashing area. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Attach a self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a grease trap at the 3 compartment sink. Must provide a back flow prevention device for faucet on mop sink if hose will be connected when in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Must block off area leading into the front food prep area, to prevent unauthorized personell from entering.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.