HUARACHES MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

6107 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

8 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED READY TO EAT PORK WITH A DATE MARKED 2-7-2026 IN PREP COOLER. COOKED/READY TO EAT FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYER AND ALONG WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR SUCH AS MILK CRATES, OLD EQUIPMENT, TABLES, CHAIRS AND HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND KEEP ORGANIZED.

MAR 14

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED ON WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE WAHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWAHING SINKS DESIGNATED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BOWLS, CUPS, AND CUTTLERY WERE BEING STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ALWAYS MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAITAIN. ALL ITMES WERE REMOVED FROM HANDWSHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. 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 FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS. WOOD AND WOOD WICKER MAY NOT BE USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH PUBLIC TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS TO ENSURE THEY ARE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS AND UNDERNATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) BEEF,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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JUN 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11--OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAPS/OPENINGS APPROX:1" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF MENTIONED DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

JUN 14

2021

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAPS/OPENINGS APPROX:1" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF MENTIONED DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.12--OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13--OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED;EXCESSIVE WASTEWATER BACK-UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON TO THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11

2021

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAPS/OPENINGS APPROX:1" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF MENTIONED DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON TO THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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