SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS 3 COMPADRES DE GUERRERO LLC.

BEAT. 45/100

912 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SILVER-WARE ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 : MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

JUL 10
2025
FAILED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED STEAK-97.5F-105.8F.10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-124.9F IN PANS ON PREP TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. IT MUST HAVE HAD HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.35LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS, SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-50.7F.3LBS. GUACAMOLE-48.7F.1.5LBS. PICO DE GALLO-52.2F.4LBS. CACTUS-46.4F.7.5LBS. GROUND BEEF-46.4F.4LBS. PORK-48.4F..5LB. BEEF-49.8F..5LBS. SLICED HAM-51.8F. .5LBS. CHIROZO-49.5F. .5LBS. SHRIMP-50.2F. .5LB. CARNITAS-53.2F. .5LBS. TRIPE-50.0F. .5LBS SHREDDED LETTUCE-58.3F. INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPX. 25LBS. $90. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOILDATED VIOLATION)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.1°F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, TABLE, AND MATTRESS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SILVER-WARE ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .

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

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/ DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS .

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED 2 COOLERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLERS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

OCT 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK-THROUGH AREA. THE COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR TOILET ROOM HALLWAY, AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLERS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

OCT 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.

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OCT 4
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ADDING A DISCLOSURE SUCH AS: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD ASTERICKS NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, ETC). ALSO ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOGBOOK SUCH AS: BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.

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 →

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