Emiliano's Restaurnat Inc.
3322-3324 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 5, 2026
Emiliano's Restaurnat Inc. was last inspected on October 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
October 5, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling fans in dining area in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in prep area in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted. Instructed manager to invert utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose door gasket and ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in rear prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace/repair floor tiles and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in dining, prep, and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on two door cooler in front prep area damaged and loose from doors. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on silver metal shelving inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed soap and paper towel dispensers installed at service sink. Instructed person in charge to move items to handsink to be easily accessible.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine with excessive leaking from multiple areas. Instructed person in charge to have machine serviced and repaired.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a footnote reminder statement on the menu and missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items offered (ex., raw oysters, raw tuna, salmon etc.). (refer to online cdph consumer advisory guide) handout given to manager. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 prepared, handled, and served, such as (chicken, tacos, pizza, etc.) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed rice and sseasoning out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed blood liquid pooling on floors in walk in cooler from the boxes of chicken. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in a container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and hot holding units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed blood liquid pooling on floors in walk in cooler from the boxes of chicken. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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