Cielo's Cantina
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 21, 2026
Cielo's Cantina was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found the hose at the wash compartment in need of shortening to prevent contamination. Instructed to shorten hose so that it does not pass the fill line on the sink. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
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: Found the upper wall and ceiling tiles in the front prep area with a soot looking substance and dirt build up. Instructed to clean walls/ceiling and maintain. The interior of the floor drain under the 3-compartment sink with stains. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black residue on shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Deep cleaning needed at fryer to remove all grease build up on all side of equiment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Sides of hot holding unit in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all grease splatter and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mold like substance on wire racks in cooler.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observe the build-up of dust on filters in the rear cooking area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certified manager. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and maintain on-site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor in prep and bar areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.