OCT 23
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MUCHO GUSTO BARRA COCINA.
BEAT. 42/100
2700-2704 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILINGS WITH PAINT CHIPPING OFF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 162025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR HAND SINK AND DISH AREA INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT AND COLD WATER NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF CLEAN WATER; PIPE IN PREP DRIPPING CLEAN WATER INTO HANDSINK . INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF CLEAN WATER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILINGS WITH PAINT CHIPPING OFF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 222025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNS AT BAR, KITCHEN, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENTS HANDSINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)// OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SHUTE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114// NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE AT THE END OF THE WASHROOM HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
JUL 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNS AT BAR, KITCHEN, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENTS HANDSINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SHUTE
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN PREP COOLER. SLICED CHEEDAR CHEESE 55.6 F, SHREDDED VEGAN CHEESE 55.6 F, BURGER 54.1 F, RANCH 55 F, GROUND BEEF 44.4 F, MEXICAN RICE 48.6 F, WHITE RICE 50.2 F, PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (LIME JUICE, GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, COCKTAIL SAUCE, SLICED TOMATOES, MASHED POTATOES, MOLE, CHORIZO, PORK AND STEAK) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 248 LBS VALUED AT $499 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 66 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNIT TAGGED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE AT THE END OF THE WASHROOM HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
DEC 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
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SEP 272023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49F, GROUND BEEF AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 46F AND VEGGIE BURGERS AT 50F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER MR. E'S AND IN THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER OF MR. E'S. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE OLD PLANK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE LARGE AND SMALL BARS OF THE OLD PLANK AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE OLD PLANK BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OLD PLANK DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE WOODEN PLATFORM UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BENEATH MR. E'S BEHIND THE COMPRESSOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE STORAGE AREA ON PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLES USED TO STORE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER MR. E'S. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OF THE OLD PLANK BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BRICK WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT OF MR. E'S.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN MR. E'S BASEMENT, UNDER BOXES OF DECORATIONS STORED ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. CLEAN THE DEBRIS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE TO THE OLD PLANK.
NOV 292022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NOV 82021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2021
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOT DOG SIDE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL SLIGHTLY DETACHED FROM WALL (AT 2700 N MILWAUKEE SIDE). MUST REATTACH SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
DEC 82020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT LEADS FROM THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE SIDE BAR AND MAIN BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. THE CEILING MUST COVER THE AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND ICE MACHINES AND THE AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
DEC 42020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 4
2020
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
OCT 82020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDER REAR DOOR ON MR. ELI'S SIDE. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON COUNTERS AT FRONT PREP AREA (ON THE 2004 N. MILKWAUKEE SIDE). MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON SITE. MUST REMOVE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1 COMPARTMENT TO OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CORRECTLY CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR RESTROOM DOORS IN HALLWAY ON MR. ELI'S SIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTABLES (GARBAGE) INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS (DRYWALL) IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE COVING OR BASEBOARD FOR ALL WALLS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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