Chile Toreado Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Chile Toreado Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Chile Toreado Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM GLASS WITH NO LID IN PREP/EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE LID TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN BASMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS FOR WORKING INGRENDIENTS (PANKO, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN SAID SPACE THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT GRILL AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUJCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN THIN PLASTIC WRAPS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Jul 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT DISH WASH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBESRVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AREA IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING HOW ESTABLISHMENT WILL CHECK PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR INDOOR DINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Mar 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT A REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP TABLE AND BASEMENT PREP COUNTER SURFACE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE .
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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86
Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 17, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP SEWAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chile Toreado Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chile Toreado Restaurant on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chile Toreado Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chile Toreado Restaurant.
Has Chile Toreado Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chile Toreado Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chile Toreado Restaurant 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 Chile Toreado Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chile Toreado Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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