FEB 2
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MACHETES PA MATAR EL HAMBRE.
BEAT. 32/100
4888 1/2 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER WOODEN DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH LOWER WALL WITH PEELING PAINT TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292026FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2026
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER WOODEN DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH LOWER WALL WITH PEELING PAINT TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2630137 DATED 01/22/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU.
JAN 222026FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT OUTER WOODEN DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH LOWER WALL WITH PEELING PAINT TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 1
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP, AND ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA FOR DRY STORAGE, AS WELL AS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
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APR 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/13/22 REPORT #2565245 NOT CORRECTED. 58 FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 132022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD (SPICES ETC.) IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CRACKS/HOLES IN FLOORING OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MAY 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED (WITH MOUTHPIECE EXPOSED). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, IE HANDLE UP
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER STOPPERS
AUG 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORIF FOUNDATION
JUL 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
see 60 below
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/5/18 REPORT 2184284 NOT CORRECTED: PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 →