Antojitos Guatemaltecos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 23, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee eating on food service line. Instructed manager to ensure food employees eat in designated areas.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottle of comet cleaner above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove to avoid any cross contamination of food or equipment. Manager moved chemical. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal from kitchen floor drain and in 3 compartment sink. When using hand sink, waste water from the floor drain in kitchen backs up onto floor. When water is drained at 3 compartment sink, grease trap leaks and water is disposed to another compartment before going down. Instructed manager to service all waste water issues. All sinks must drain without back-ups. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed meat being thawed in sink with no running water. Instructed manager to thaw in prep sink under cold running water or in cooler.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of food not labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with contents name.

     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 no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. No service reports in log book, manager unable to provde reports. Instructed manager to provide and maintain for 1 year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board stored directly on top of utility sink. Instructed manager to remove. Observed onions stored next to garbage can. Instructed manager to move garbage can. Observed utility sink near prep area with no splash guard. Instructed manager to install splash guards at utility sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with stains and deep scratches. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cooler with rust build up on racks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain free of rust.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces of coolers/freezers with food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shelving and counter tops with soil and food debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility with soil and debris build up. Water stained ceiling tiles in dining room, must repair any leaks and replace ceiling tiles. Instructed manger to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap with heavy soil build up. Instructed manager to clean. Observed ceiling in front area with heavy water stains. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter throughout facility. Including boxes and several pieces of equipment. Instructed manager to declutter facility.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-203.13observed no service sink on site. Must install service sink with hot and cold running water.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self closing device on door of employee bathroom in food prep area. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed non working cold hold unit stored outside in rear of facility. Remove and maintain refuse area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floor around grease trap in disrepair and not smooth or easily cleanable. Restore floor around grease trap to a smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 25, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels or date marking on ready to eat/time temperature controlled foods held over 24 hours including cooked beans. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no reminder statement or disclosure on menus indicating raw or undercooked food including "eggs cooked to order". Must have reminder statement and disclose which items are served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in rear 2 door sliding cooler in rear. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counters unclean. Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no service sink on site. Must install service sink with hot and cold running water.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on door of employee bathroom in food prep area. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non working cold hold unit stored outside in rear of facility. Remove and maintain refuse area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor around grease trap in disrepair and not smooth or easily cleanable. Restore floor around grease trap to a smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.

     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 no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager on site while time/temperaure controlled food is prepared and served including cooked chicken and cooked beef. Priority foundation 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 food handlers with no food handler certificate. Provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Mar 28, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Provided management with template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employeess to have on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No 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 handwashing signage in toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler gasket is loose. Instructed to replace/repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose sink base in the toilet room. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old equipment (microwave, cooler) in the back dry storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training/certificate. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago certified food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required