Pass

Toast Mexican Cuisine

2235-2253 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 23, 2026

Toast Mexican Cuisine was last inspected on April 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at front handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in kitchen staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage areal

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed lights flickering in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

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

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR WITH HOT WATER @172F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT COLD RUNNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER SHOULD BE BETWEEN 100F-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO 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 located in prep area not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted sanitizing strength @ 0ppm.instructed to discontinue use of machine and repair. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored inside of grocery bag. Instucted to store food inside food grade bags and containers to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floors throughout bar and storage closet attached to bar. Instructed to elevate items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without food handler training certification during time of inspection. Intructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle without lid in employee unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. 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.