Corazon Tequilero Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 22, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jun 10, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 22, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14// observed no handwash signage at front and rear bars. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12// noted dry seasonings in kitchen on shelves and table tops stored in containers with out labels. Instructed to provide labels of common names for all items removed from its original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// noted deeply stained cutting boards on prep coolers in kitchen. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize, 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: 5-501.17// noted no covered receptacles in women's washroom. Instructed to provide 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: 6-501.114// noted items stored in the attic on the floor. Instructed to elevate on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 19, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   4 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14// observed no handwash signage at front and rear bars. Instructed to provide and maintain

     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: 4-601.11(a): observed rear ice machine with a build-up of black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, deep clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11: observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: limon y salsa, especiales, carne asada, el jimador, carne asada classica, and molcajete azteca menu). Facility also has electronic menus, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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: 3-302.12// noted dry seasonings in kitchen on shelves and table tops stored in containers with out labels. Instructed to provide labels of common names for all items removed from its original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed pest control logbook with reports from 9/30/24 and 11/7/24. Pest control is contracted to come 'net 30' (monthly)all retail food establishments must maintain a logbook that shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company's illinois department of public health (idph) license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// observed white and green wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Instructed to provide a proper sanitizing bucket with proper sanitizing solution to hold wiping cloths between uses to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// noted deeply stained cutting boards on prep coolers in kitchen. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize, 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: 5-501.17// noted no covered receptacles in women's washroom. Instructed to provide 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: 6-501.114// noted items stored in the attic on the floor. Instructed to elevate on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. May 15, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwash signage at front and rear bars. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: handwash sink and 3-comp sink at front bar. Instructed person in charge of hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100°f and the minimum hot water temperature at the 3-comp sink must be at least 110°f. Priority violation #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 rear ice machine with a build-up of black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, deep clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: limon y salsa, especiales, carne asada, el jimador, carne asada classica, and molcajete azteca menu). Facility also has electronic menus, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) 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: Noted dry seasonings in kitchen on shelves and table tops stored in containers with out labels. Instructed to provide labels of common names for all items removed from its original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook with reports from 9/30/24 and 11/7/24. Pest control is contracted to come 'net 30' (monthly)all retail food establishments must maintain a logbook that shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company's illinois department of public health (idph) license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed white and green wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Instructed to provide a proper sanitizing bucket with proper sanitizing solution to hold wiping cloths between uses to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted deeply stained cutting boards on prep coolers in kitchen. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize, 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: Noted no covered receptacles in women's washroom. Instructed to provide 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: Noted items stored in the attic on the floor. Instructed to elevate on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods without a city of chicago food service manager certificate holder on site. A certified food manager arrived at 3:45 and presented a copy of the city of chicago sanitation certificate. Informed person in charge of the original city of chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site, and a certified manager shall be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Jul 30, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no food handler training certificates. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jul 19, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sink at front bar area. Observed hot water knob missing and unable to turn on hot water. Minimum water temperature at hand washing sink must be at 100f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front bar. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front bar. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECORD OF ALL VISITS, A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO PROVIDES SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR, A COPY OF IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No irreversible registering temperature indicators on site for high temperature dish machine. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed to post an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Mar 22, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations