Machetes & Machetacos Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

4632-4636 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 24

2026

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON DOOR AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING AREAS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN CAULKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE GRIME AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL PEELING IN PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM PULLING AWAY FROM AREA ATTACHED TO WALL CAUSING GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COMPRESSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME ON HOT AND COLD-WATER FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND COBWEBS IN CORNERS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED DUST ON FANS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PERIMETER OF DINING ROOM AS WELL AS FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING AND DAMAGED PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

APR 5

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAR 29

2023

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 151.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS, SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546710 ON 1-20-22:16- INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38-FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EMPLOYEE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF/PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.55-CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARRY ARTICES AND MAINTAIN ALL STOCK/STORAGE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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JAN 20

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EMPLOYEE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF/PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARRY ARTICES AND MAINTAIN ALL STOCK/STORAGE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO LOCATE ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 16

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM SHELF OF PRE TABLE WITH PLASTIC LINING WITH RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO RESEAL SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

JUN 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DO NOT USE THIS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40*F OR BELOW. 2 DOOR COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER IE, PORK 3LBS AT 56.1*F, CHICKEN 3LBS 54.3*F, PORK 3 LBS 55.7*F, BEEF 2LBS. 56.6*F, GREEN SALSA 4LBS 51.9*F, RED SALSA 4 LBS 50.3*F,RICE 5LBS. 54.6*F, 5LBS SOUR CREAM 52.6*F INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF ALL FOOD 29 LBS OF FOOD VALUE AT $145.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISUED 7-38-005A

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FLAN NOT PROPERLY LABELED, PREMISES IS MAKING FLAN HERE NOW. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREA PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORING.

APR 25

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FLAN NOT PROPERLY LABELED, COMMING FROM OTHER LOCATION(4888 S ARCHER). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORING.

APR 10

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ABOVE SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CAULK.

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