Delicias De Maria

3685 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Delicias De Maria has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Delicias De Maria's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Cooked TCS Food held in walk-in cooler for more than 7 days, found 11 containers of soup, stew, beans, gravy and different meats stored in walk-in cooler for 15-30 days. Instructed not keep TCS Food in cooler for more than 7days counting prep day as day one. Priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs of food discarded valued at $100.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler in prep kitchen not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ladle in use held in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED RICE 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN AREA, STORING LIQUID DETERGENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED 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.
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Jan 8, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
41
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPLAY CASE NEAR COUNTER ON SIDE TABLE (COOKIES AND CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS WERE PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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May 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. EGGS). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOUND ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER ON IT.
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Feb 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOOD FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.8F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41,0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 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)
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL SINKS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CORNER OF NORTH & EAST ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN UPPER DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOOD FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicias De Maria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicias De Maria on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicias De Maria?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias De Maria.

Has Delicias De Maria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias De Maria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delicias De Maria 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 Delicias De Maria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias De Maria is inspected around two times per year on average.