MAR 4
2026
PASS · 0 violations
ANTOJITOS GUATEMALTECOS.
Chicago Health Dept
5536 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 23
2026
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING ON FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED BOTTLE OF COMET CLEANER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO AVOID ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT BEING THAWED IN SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW IN PREP SINK UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. NO SERVICE REPORTS IN LOG BOOK, MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVDE REPORTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR 1 YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ONIONS STORED NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE GARBAGE CAN. OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NEAR PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT UTILITY SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP ON RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF RUST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS WITH SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL FROM KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN AND IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN USING HAND SINK, WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN BACKS UP ONTO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP LEAKS AND WATER IS DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT BEFORE GOING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL WASTE WATER ISSUES. ALL SINKS MUST DRAIN WITHOUT BACK-UPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM, MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT AREA WITH HEAVY WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING BOXES AND SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER FACILITY.
MAR 4
2025
PASS 4 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 OBSERVED NON WORKING COLD HOLD UNIT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 25
2025
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS OR DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT/TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INCLUDING COOKED BEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS INDICATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD INCLUDING "EGGS COOKED TO ORDER". MUST HAVE REMINDER STATEMENT AND DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS UNCLEAN. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NON WORKING COLD HOLD UNIT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PROVIDED MANAGEMENT WITH TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEESS TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER GASKET IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE SINK BASE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (MICROWAVE, COOLER) IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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