FEB 17
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUARACHES MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 32/100
6107 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 17, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 142025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 142021FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2021
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 112021FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2021
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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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