Pass

Huaraches

1611 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026

Huaraches was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bean and rice bags stored on the floor in the storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers touching ready to eat tortillas, onions, cilantro, with bare hands while preparing tacos for customer service. Informed manager there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Must wear gloves, used tongs, tissue, etc. Priority 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (60.8f) at hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all hand washing sinks and maintain for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      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 dish machine not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils, chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sanitizing rinse at 100 ppm. Dish machine 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside fryer cabinets, on top of dish machine, on floor along walls and corners in water heater room, prep, beverage and dish washinng areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice in beverage area. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle above ice to prevent bare hand contact.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vent covers in the washrooms very dusty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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 the rubber gasket on the right side door of the reach in freezer in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the women washroom door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the flat top grills dirty. Must remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.