MAR 3
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TORTERIA SAN LENCHITO INC..
EAT. 81/100
4810 N DRAKE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2026 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 92025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSIL (SCRAPER, KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR PROPER UTENSIL STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE SALSA COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET WITH SPILLED DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
JUL 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEANS AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARE LETTUCE WITH DIRECT BARE HAND CONTACT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
JAN 42022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED UTENSIL (SCRAPER, KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR PROPER UTENSIL STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.
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JAN 142021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BACKING THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
JAN 152020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2020
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT UNPASTEURIZED EGGS ARE STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN REACH IN COOLER ABOVE TCS READY TO EAT FOOD.MUST STORED FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING OVER FOOD PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR FOOD STORAGE AND AROUND FOOD PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM, MOP AREA ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING EQUIPMENT LIKE FRYERS, GRILLS ETC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP-DISH WASHING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLEANING TOOLS STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST STORE CLEANING TOOLS OVER MOP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISHWASHING-PREP AREA
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED .
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK SIGNS ARE NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF SAID HAND SINK NEXT TO WORK TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SODA COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
FEB 82017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960245 DATED:09/13/2016. 38 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. 12/13/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 2/15/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SODA COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
SEP 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ADEQUATE LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
JUL 62015FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2015
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COOLERS NOT UP AND RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON, COOLERS MUST READ 40'F AND BELOW,
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE MUST PROVIDE, AND FEW FRUIT FLIES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED,
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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