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Atardecer Acapulqueno

2902-2906 W Cermak Rd Bldg, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 18, 2026

Atardecer Acapulqueno was last inspected on March 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 18, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near washroom. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dishmachine in use and not sanitizing food equipment and utensils, final rinse chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to provide sanitizer and maintain final rinse at 100 ppm. Dishmachine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed sliced tortillas stored inside grocery bags in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to store food items in food storage bags or containers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep, dining and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean all ceiling vents and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager on site. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on cold hold units with build up of grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handler certificates to be expired. Instructed person in charge to direct all food handler employees to get updated food handler training and maintain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training certificates on site. Instructed person in charge to update allergen training for managerial staff.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 prep table shelving units with rusty surfaces. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors throughout the prep area, behind cooling units, and under the dish machine. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the fan cover in the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed. Instructed to clean the surface area underneath the grill to remove grease and food particles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed alllergen training for manager has not been obtained. Instructed manager to obtain and retain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper disclosure of footnote inside of menu regarding undercooked food items. Instructed pic to add footnote disclosure inside of menu for all items with asterisk. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers of rice without proper label. Instructed manager to label all items removed from original container with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of grease and debris under grill. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed doors of washroom to not be self closing at this time. Instructed manager to provide self closing device where needed and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in women's changing room on floor. Instructed pic in charge to elevate, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No written protocol as required. Instructed to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training as required for cerified food manager. Instructed pic in charge to obtain and retain on site for review

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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