SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OLD PUEBLO CANTINA.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

1200-02 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 25, 2025 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 25
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FOOD DRY STORAGE AREAS AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES THROUGH OUT WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS, CEILING AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND ON WALL INFRONT OF ICE MACHINE MUST REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2024
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND ON WEST SIDE CORNER OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BEIN COVER IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PRE[ARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLENABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE COVER AT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSRVEDE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND ON WALL INFRONT OF ICE MACHINE MUST REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED THE ANIMAL ORIGIN MENU ITEM AHI TUNA WHICH IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED IS NOT PROPERLY REMINDED. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERISK FOR THE MENU ITEM TO COINCIDE WITH THE PRINTED DISCLOSURE AND CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS IN NUMEROUS AREAS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENTS. 10 TO 15 UNDER AND BEHIND THE BASEMENT GLASS DOOR COOLER. 10 TO 15 THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT WOOD STORAGE ROOM. 5 TO 10 ALONG THE BASEBOARD EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. 10 TO 15 AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT OF THE BASEMENT REAR DOORWAY.15 TO 20 ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT CAGED REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RODENTS, SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED DURING SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FLOOR MUST BE CLEARED FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

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

BOTH COOKS LINE LIDS NOT PROPERLY STAYING OPEN IN LID HINGE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PRESSED WOOD SHELVING AT THE CARRY OUT WINDOW MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SEVERAL HOLES/OPENING/OPEN CREVICES IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DEAD RODENT IN A SNAP TRAP UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING WALLPAPER ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE.----PEELING, CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE NORTH BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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JUL 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15LBS PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.5F(PREPARED ON 6-30-2021)AND OTHER TCS FOOD(SEE TEMPERATURE COMMENTS). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND SERVICE WINDOW AT PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE STORED ON SHELVES, WHICH IS USED FOR FOOD PRODUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE HOLE ON WALL UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN CAULKING AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DOUGH STATION

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER IN MAIN PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

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