AUG 5
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS TRES PANCHOS CORPORATION.
EAT. 78/100
1155 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 202024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD COVER ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115---- ALL UNUSED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA INCLUDING BUCKETS, SAFETY CONES AND PILED WOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11--- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 62023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
ALL UNUSED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA INCLUDING BUCKETS, SAFETY CONES AND PILED WOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-22 REPORT #2546455 NOT CORRECTED. #48- LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT, INSTALL LARGER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE SAID POTS.#55-: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 132022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH COMMON NAME
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SOILED WHITE CLOTHS USED AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PRESENTLY LARGE POT IN USE( FRESH TOMATOES INSIDE TO BE COOKED) ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT,INSTALL LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 ALL RAW PIECES OF WOOD WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED TO HOLD UP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR OTHER USE THROUGHOUT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER AND UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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SEP 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED VARIOUS KIND FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES, NEED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,ALSO ADD ON "COOK TO ORDER" ON WALL MENU AND FLIER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE STORED MULTI USE UTENSILS( SERVING SPOONS SPATULAS ETC) HANGED ON WALLS INCHES FROM COMPARTMENTS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RELOCATED TO MINIMIZED SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE CRATES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED GREASE ALSO THE BOX WHERE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IS STORED SI EXTREMELY RUSTY WITH HOLES,ALSO EXCESS GREASE ON PANELS SURFACE.REPLACE BOX AND OIL DRUM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOORS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES BAG STORED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-2019, REPORT#2311844#58) 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
SEP 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
FEB 262018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932638, DATED 6/13/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED THAT THAT GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TORN GASKETS. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE 4-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST OFF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND OFF LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER NEXT TO CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ABOVE 4-DOOR COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THAT GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS ON THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER DO NOT SEAL TIGHTLY WHEN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOORS SO THAT THEY MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE COOLER FRAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE GASKETS ON THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND ALSO IN THE PLASTIC ONION STORAGE CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND UNDER THE SODA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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