Pass

Huaraches Bright Park

4231 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026

Huaraches Bright Park was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area across from flat top grill next to oven. Instructedto repair/replace damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area across from flat top grill next to oven and maintain.

    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: 4-101.19: observed rust on both shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from both shelving units in walk in cooler, nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    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: 4-101.13(c): ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instructed to ensure cups and bowls are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

    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: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: observed no prep/dump sink in beverage station. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in beverage station a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing or damaged floor tiles in front prep area and in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace all damaged or missing floor tiles for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling tiles in both washrooms. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in both washrooms and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on vents in both hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean vents in both hoods in front prep area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.8-50.4f. Observed cold tcs foods, beef(47.5-50.4f) and ham(46.8-47.5f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $200 weighing 10lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed disclosure on menu not stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked. Instructed to update disclosure on menu to state that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area across from flat top grill next to oven. Instructedto repair/replace damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area across from flat top grill next to oven and maintain.

      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 rust on both shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from both shelving units in walk in cooler, nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

      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: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instructed to ensure cups and bowls are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of chlorine sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of front prep area three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of three compartment sink in front prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no prep/dump sink in beverage station. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in beverage station a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing or damaged floor tiles in front prep area and in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace all damaged or missing floor tiles for ease of cleanability. Observed stained, dusty or missing ceiling tiles in both washrooms and in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all stained, dusty or missing ceiling tiles in both washrooms and in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on vents in both hoods in front prep area. Instructed to clean vents in both hoods in front prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.12: missing grease trap at 3-compartment sink in front prep area. Instd to provide grease trap and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in prep cooler: steak 49.0f, rice 48.6f, and cooked beans 46.9f. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $50 value. Priority violation 7-38-005(a)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Missing consumer advisory reminder on menu for undercooked food items (eggs, steak). Instd to provide on menu and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 50.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until able to maintain proper temperature of 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings noted on floor along wallbase in 1st floor dry storage area and scattered on shelves in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide stoppers and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing grease trap at 3-compartment sink in front prep area. Instd to provide grease trap and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.