El Loto de Fuego Latin Fusion
4070 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 17, 2026
El Loto de Fuego Latin Fusion was last inspected on March 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed rust on tip of can opener in front prep area. Instructed to remove rust from tip of can opener to prevent contamination of food.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items to follow the written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at bottom left side of rear exit door. Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings in upper floor(on left side) leading from basement stairwell to outside patio. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no barrier to prevent customers from touching prep table that is utilized to store plated food in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect food on prep table in front prep area from contamination by public. Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front prep area with cookline. Instructed to install barrier to protect front prep area with cookline from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on blue shelves in wlak in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from blue shelving units in walk in cooler, non food contact surfaces 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on tip of can opener in front prep area. Instructed to remove rust from tip of can opener to prevent contamination of food.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of utility sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucet of utility sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no prep sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install one sink in rear prep area for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed door of small all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on small all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in brick wall close to floor underneath window in front prep area. Observed opening in wall from top to bottom in corner to the right of walk in cooler door. Observed missing light shields in front prep/dishwashing area and rear prep area. Instructed to replace missing light shields in facility with solid shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in front prep area walkway near handwashing sink and prep table. Instructed to repair or replace non working light in said area to increase light intensity. Observed dimly lit front prep area with cookline. Instructed to increase light intensity in front prep area with cookline.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation installed in large all gender washroom. Instructed to install mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity in large all gender washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.