DEC 18
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
4350 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed
11 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
DEC 22025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, IN PREP AREA INSIDE CONDENSER COIL/VENTILATION PANEL COMPARTMENT AND ON FLOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WALL UNDER STORAGE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP, UNDER SANITIZER BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES WALL AND IN 2ND STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CABINETS STORED ALONG WALL. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY OR HARBORAGE.
SEP 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
NOV 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MAINTAIN.
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MAY 32021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.13(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162021FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2021
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE OF A BOX OF PAPERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE UNDER STAIRCASE,ON ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING UNITS (PAINT CANS,WOOD,TRIM,ETC)ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BEER COOLERS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON GLUE BOARDS UNDER BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK -UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous foods without labels in freezer. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed peeling paint on threshold of door in rear of kitchen. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Observed fresh water pipe leaking in basement. Must repair and maintain.
JUN 32016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR.
JUN 192015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 19
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVERED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR(EXISTING 1971), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM STOVE TOP BURNERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVETOP AND FLAT GRILL DRIP PAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REAR WALLS.
NOV 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET BEHIND BAR. MUST SEAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.STORAGE/BEER ON FLOOR IN REAR.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENINGS ALOMG LOWER WALLS IN OFFICE AND MEN WASHROOM.MUST SEAL OR INSTALL BASEBOARDS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOROF EMPLOYEES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON LEFT IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.
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