Del Toro

Chicago Health Dept

2133-2139 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 31

2026

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES AND 2-3 BIG FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. FOUND AN OPENING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING IN OPENING. BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN DINING AREA FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BLACK WALLBASE NOT SMOOTH CREATING OPENINGS ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING INSIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT HARBORING POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 25

2023

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 2

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder ("Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase...").INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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OCT 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

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