Corazon Tequilero Restaurant
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Corazon Tequilero Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On May 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Corazon Tequilero Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14// OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED DEEPLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17// NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114// NOTED ITEMS STORED IN THE ATTIC ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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May 19, 2025
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 9/30/24 AND 11/7/24. PEST CONTROL IS CONTRACTED TO COME 'NET 30' (MONTHLY)ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK THAT SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (IDPH) LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: LIMON Y SALSA, ESPECIALES, CARNE ASADA, EL JIMADOR, CARNE ASADA CLASSICA, AND MOLCAJETE AZTECA MENU). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14// OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14// OBSERVED WHITE AND GREEN WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER SANITIZING BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED DEEPLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17// NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114// NOTED ITEMS STORED IN THE ATTIC ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F AND THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110�F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 9/30/24 AND 11/7/24. PEST CONTROL IS CONTRACTED TO COME 'NET 30' (MONTHLY)ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK THAT SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (IDPH) LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3:45 AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: LIMON Y SALSA, ESPECIALES, CARNE ASADA, EL JIMADOR, CARNE ASADA CLASSICA, AND MOLCAJETE AZTECA MENU). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, 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-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE AND GREEN WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER SANITIZING BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ITEMS STORED IN THE ATTIC ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Jul 30, 2024
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. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 19, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AND UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECORD OF ALL VISITS, A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO PROVIDES SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR, A COPY OF IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON SITE. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corazon Tequilero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corazon Tequilero Restaurant on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corazon Tequilero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Corazon Tequilero Restaurant.
Has Corazon Tequilero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Corazon Tequilero Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corazon Tequilero 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.
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