JUN 12
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHILE TOREADO RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
2022-2026 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed
4 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM GLASS WITH NO LID IN PREP/EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE LID TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN BASMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS FOR WORKING INGRENDIENTS (PANKO, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN SAID SPACE THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT GRILL AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUJCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
AUG 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN THIN PLASTIC WRAPS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
JUL 212023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT DISH WASH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBESRVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AREA IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING HOW ESTABLISHMENT WILL CHECK PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR INDOOR DINING.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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MAR 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT A REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP TABLE AND BASEMENT PREP COUNTER SURFACE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE .
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 292019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 172019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP SEWAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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