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Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar

5600 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HAMBURGER, CHEESEBURGER, STEAK, AND MESANO MESO "MIXTURE OF ALL MEATS ON PLATE"). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
86
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST REMOVE. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AND THREW AWAY DEAD COCKROACH.
38
95
Feb 2, 2023
License
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WASHABLE/DURABLE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE WILL BE STORED AT BAR AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN THE PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED UP BEVERAGE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar.

Has Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Acapulco Cantina Restaurant and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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