TOAST MEXICAN CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

2235-2253 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAL

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS FLICKERING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 4

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR WITH HOT WATER @172F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT COLD RUNNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER SHOULD BE BETWEEN 100F-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING STRENGTH @ 0PPM.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAG. INSTUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AND STORAGE CLOSET ATTACHED TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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