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El Publano

2610 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
98/100

Clean record — passed all 15 inspections

Inspections
15
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-27
Pass Rate
87%
0 failures
Score
98/100
EAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-27
No failures across all 15 inspections on record
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Other critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-10-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2024-07-02 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-07-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-11-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1,2 & 3 DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2019-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/31/18 REPORT 2213764 NOT CORRECTED: 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITA...

2018-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEEF TONGUE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 RAW WOOD TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2017-07-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE 2 FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT FLAT GRILL.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP LIGHT SHIELD BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TALL WEEDS IN THE REAR BACK YARD,INSTRUCTED TO CUT DOWN, AND CLEAN.

2016-09-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

2015-09-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

2014-04-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED PLASTIC SILVERWARE. STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH CRACKED INTERIOR TOP COVER AND BROKEN/MISSING GASKETS. REPAIR TOP COVER OF INTERIOR FREEZER AND REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES HOLDING CLEAN DISHES. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED UNCLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND INTERIOR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

2013-02-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN STOVE AND GEILL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,MUST REMOVE STAIN FROM CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND MUST REPAINT WOODEN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA HAS CHIP ...

2012-10-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE FLOORS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST ON THEM.

2011-05-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2010-09-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.REACH IN COOLERS.

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