Izalco, Inc.
4377 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026
Izalco, Inc. was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 8, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at front handwashing sink. Instructed manager to provide handwashng signs at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed missing allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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. Instructed manager to provide handwashng signs at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 73f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 rat droppings scattered on shelves and floor along walls and corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" at bottom corners of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 damaged door gasket on three door cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to replace door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards along walls behind reach-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to replace baseboards in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.