SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EL PUBLANO.

EAT. 98/100

2610 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 27, 2025 · passed

Passed all 15 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 2
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

FEB 3
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

show all 15 inspections →
JUL 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

MINOROther
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 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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).

SERIOUSChemical 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 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

SEP 3
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 25
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 5
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT

OCT 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 10
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

SEP 23
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN BRIGHTON PARK