EL NUEVO LANGOSTINO INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3111 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED , AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17

2026

FAIL 16 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.MUST REPAINT/REFINISH TO REMOVE DUST AND PROVIDE A-NON-CORROSIVE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVED AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN AT LL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AR ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611883 ON 02/06/2025. #39.OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 6

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21

2024

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAR 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND SHELLFISH (OYSTERS, CLAMS) WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $175.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 2 BURNER GAS STOVE CONNECTED INTO PROPANE TANK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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NOV 23

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

NOV 18

2021

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FISH CRAB MEAT, AND SHRIMP STORED IN FREEZER THAT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, 1 PREP COOLER, AND 1 BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT AND NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM HOSE AT TOP OF INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL NEAR DOOR IN BASEMENT THAT LEADS TO REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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