Pass

Santiago Acero

2510 W Cortez, Chicago, IL 60622

School ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Santiago Acero was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside personal kitchen refrigerator.instructed to provide and maintain a visible accurate, working thermometer in said cooler.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood system/filters to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build up from walk in freezer shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's employee restroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at the exposed hand washing sink located next to prep sink in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged and broken ceiling tiles in lunch room area above sitting area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on pipes above 2-door tall refrigerator in rear prep area. Must repaint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hand sink fixture in the girls washroom. Must repair and maintain.

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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.