PUEBLITO VIEJO.

Chicago Health Dept

5429 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT AROUND THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP/FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BAR ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALL CAULKING BETWEEN THE BAR MARBLE PREP TABLE AND BACK WALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.

DEC 17

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED (1) LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

DEC 20

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE COOLERS WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

OCT 20

2022

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

NOV 2

2021

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 26

2021

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE LEFT AND MIDDLE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

DEC 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ESTABLISHMENT MENU WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE, BUT NO ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVE RAW OR UNDECOOKED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEALED OR PAINTED THE RAW WOOD SHELVINGS OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE MENS WASHROOM AND THE RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CELING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 18

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 19

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 10

2018

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PLASTIC GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC GUARD IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF CLEAN DISHES. SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT AND BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FIVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

JUN 16

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PROVIDE LABEL ON THE FLOUR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING TILES ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR THE CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES STORED UNDER THE CABINET IN THE PREP AREA.

JUL 20

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE BEER COOLER AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN AND TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).

JUN 18

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPING CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER FRONT COAT AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JAN 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Soda dispenser drainline draining into ice bin drain. Instructed to remove drainline from ice bin and reroute to drainine.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock in storage room stored on floor. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

JUL 10

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON ONE DOOR MILK/FRUIT COOLER DOOR AND THREE DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, DISH MACHINE AND CABINETS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES; GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MAY 16

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SUCH CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO WHICH THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT WHICH FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED SHALL EMPLOY AND HAVE PRESENT ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (LEFT SIDE) BEHIND BAR.----------------NOTED MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSIDE PREMISES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MAY 8

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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