El Chilaquil

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 25 mice droppings scattered on the floor behind the deep freezers in the rear. Must remove and detail clean affected area. Also call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the rear deep freezer. Must defrost and clean. Must clean storage shelving, prep tables and ledges in the kitchen to remove debris and/or spills

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2628300 DATE 12/10/25. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSDERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in rear food service prep area...the dry storage area and front food service areas in need of a detail cleaning of dust, dirt, grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as needed as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the long cutting boards in the front food service area badly datained and deep cutting grooves. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning under the shelving along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak a the faucet base and drain pipe of the hand washing sink in the front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throughout the facility in need of a detail cleaning, under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: excessive clutter/unnecessary articles in storage room next to toilet room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Over 40 mice droppings noted scattered along wall base and in corners of both storage areas. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Male food handler without hair restraint. Instd to provide hair restraint and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils, strainers stored inbetween wall and piping above 3-compartment sink. Instd to store properly

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

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Expanding foam being used to seal cracks, crevices and holes in walls and wallbase. Instd to remove foam and repair surfaces so as to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor underneath and behind entire cook line with excessive dirt/debris/grime. Instd to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/unnecessary articles in storage room next to toilet room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards heavily pitted and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining, aluminum foil on storage shelves and countertop in prep area. Instd to remove all cardboard lining and aluminum foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service trays stored facing up at the cook line. Must invert single service containers to protect from possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of the reach in freezers to remove ice build up and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed used mop stored in the mop bucket in the back kitchen area. Must hang mops to allow to dry.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VILOATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554411 DATE 4-18-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments:OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grime and debris in walk in cooler on shelving, and in cold hold units in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and build up of grime on floor in prep area, storage closet, under equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grime and debris in walk in cooler on shelving, and in cold hold units in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and build up of grime on floor in prep area, storage closet, under equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.