Delicias El Catrachito
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Delicias El Catrachito has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLED WHITE EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 68F. SHELLED EGGS WERE SITTING OUT ON THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $12.00.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE. WATER IS DRAINING INTO APPROVED DRAIN.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK UNSAFE TO EAT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 3 CONTAINERS OF PORK HAD MOLD LIKE WHITE, BLACK AND GREEN SPOTS ON THE FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOOD IS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND WENT DIRECTLY TO PREPARING FOOD (PORK, SAUSAGE). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ON SITE(PORK, SAUSAGE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT JUICE STATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE. HAND SINK MUST ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITAITON ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR SUCH AS WHOLE LETTUCE HEAD, PLAINTAINS AND CORN HUSKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION AND AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS HAVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BAGS OF TRASH THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH FROM THE PREMISES AND STORE INSIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE.
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Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED BLACK AND RED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, PROVIDING FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Jun 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2618545 DATED 6/03/2025: (54) OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST HAVE LID REPLACED BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED BLACK AND RED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITHCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND RED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITHCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSEST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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Feb 5, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN TOILET ROOM NUMER ONE OF THREE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias El Catrachito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias El Catrachito on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias El Catrachito?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias El Catrachito.
Has Delicias El Catrachito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias El Catrachito have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Delicias El Catrachito 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 El Catrachito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias El Catrachito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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