Chilo Y Chela
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2011, Chilo Y Chela has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.HAND DRYER IN WASHROOM WAS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 9:20AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 9:20AM CERTIFIED MANAGER YESSIKA MUNOZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING BREAD AND DRINKING COFFEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL OPEN DRINKS AND EATING ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANINTAIN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS AND EATING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS (SOUR CREAM, SUGAR, SALT AND MAYONNAISE) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF LADLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS ON THE PREP AREA TABLE, IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN BUCKET BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS IN OVERHEAD VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB COVER OVER LIGHT BULB IN DRY STROAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (TAMALES AT 187F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE RPESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OLD "DINING ROOM" AREA THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A PREP AREA. FACILITY USES THIS AREA TO ASSEMBLE TAMALES, AND IT INCLUDES PREP TABLES, A MIXER, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CONTAINERS OF LARD AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OLD "DINING ROOM" AREA THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A PREP AREA. FACILITY USES THIS AREA TO ASSEMBLE TAMALES, AND IT INCLUDES PREP TABLES, A MIXER, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BUCKETS OF CORN HUSKS STORED ON THE FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE CORN HUSKS AWAY FROM THE MOP SINK TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH/CONTAMINATION FROM THE MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO THAT THE DRAINS COMPLETELY SEAL, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF PLASTIC TO PLUG DRAINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE STAFF BATHROOM DOOR TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2288743 ON 05/13/2021. #53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS THAT WERE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING COOLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREEN SALSA THAT WAS MADE TODAY BEING COOLED IN 5 GALLON BUCKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE SALSA INTO SHALLOW CONTAINERS TO COOL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 26LBS.COOKED PULLED CHICKEN IN 4- INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC FOOD BAGS RANGING FROM 49.1F,54.4F,56.2F,58.8F DATED 4/4/17.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.26LBS. $36.60 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT POTS AND SHEET PANS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE WOOD CRATES IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INSULATION AROUND RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN SIDE PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT TO HOLD WATER.MUST PLACE COOKING STOVES UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR LAST FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STOVE TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FILLED PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP IN A OUTSIDE AREA OUTSIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR .POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1385325 5/19/14 #32- MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.#38-MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL TRIM AND REPAIR TRIM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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May 19, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM BUILD UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES & IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN TOP OF WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CRACK IN CEILING IN DINING ROOM ABOVE FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & LEDGES IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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May 9, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK & 3- POT LIDS,EMPTY POP CAN,3- TOWELS & A STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK. ALSO NO TOWELS AT SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING (CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & REAR DOOR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS . SEAL HOLE IN WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS AND DRAINING VERY SLOW WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES & IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN TOP OF WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CRACK IN CEILING IN DINING ROOM ABOVE FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & LEDGES IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BATHROOM DOOR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY, AND CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles-wrap for Tamales not properly stored. Instructed to store inside establishment on storage shelves. Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners in rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Sep 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED (1) 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER HOOD/VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR TRANSFER UNDER VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (PILE OF WOOD, PLASTIC CONTAINER ETC) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilo Y Chela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilo Y Chela on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilo Y Chela?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chilo Y Chela.
Has Chilo Y Chela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chilo Y Chela have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chilo Y Chela 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 Chilo Y Chela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilo Y Chela is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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