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Huaraches Bright Park

4231 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-05
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-05)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2025)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Temperature

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PR...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATER...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.13(C): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHR...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2026-01-29 Fail Canvass
11
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-50.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, BEEF(47.5-50.4F) AND HAM(46.8-47.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SIT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISC...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED, DUSTY OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN B...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2025-05-30 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12: MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN

2025-05-14 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: STEAK 49.0F, RICE 48.6F, AND COOKED BEANS 46.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN

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