Chicago
21
BEAT

Mr Chilaquil

3904 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 9 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-05
Pass Rate
33%
5 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-06-05)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2024, 2024...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 16×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-06-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS, PLATES, AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (TIRES, NON USED EQUIPMENT) NOTED AT OUTSIDE DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2025-05-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF RAW/UNCOOKED BEEF/STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS (RED SALSA, RICE AND TACO MEAT) INSIDE COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CONTAINER OF CO...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN PREP SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER, RINSING, AND PLACING ON STORAGE SHELF. NO SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT CITATION ISS...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 20 DOZEN RAW EGGS UNREFRIGERATED ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER RANGING FROM 70.1F-73.0F. APPROXIMATE COST OF EGGS AT $100. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMP...

minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS, PLATES, AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

1-BURNER STOVE CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK AT TORTILLA PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PROPANE TANKS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. PROPANE TANKS USAGE AND STORAGE PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNN...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2024-08-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-08-19 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598866 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURANT USE. INSTRUCT...

2024-08-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CLEANING RAGS MUST BE STORED IN WATER WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.13(C) CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598866 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURAN...

2024-08-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION LICENSE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TI...

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURANT USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO WORK WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CLEANING RAGS MUST BE STORED IN WATER WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION

minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581504 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #51-NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #52- OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO ...

2023-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE

2023-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE.

2023-08-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030(C).

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 3LBS OF CUT TOMATOES AT 60F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 63F, AND A GALLON OF WHOLE MILK 83F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION....

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR PREP COOLER IN USE AND NOT TURNED ON, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. PREP COOLER WAS TURNED ON AT TH...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE.

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