NOV 18
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PUEBLITO VIEJO.
EAT. 79/100
5429 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 18, 2025 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BAR ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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.
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 172024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 202023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
OCT 202022PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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OCT 262021FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2021
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
DEC 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CELING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 182018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 102018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FIVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
JUN 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROVIDE LABEL ON THE FLOUR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER FRONT COAT AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JAN 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous.
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 102013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
* 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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.
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