Delicias Mexicana Restaurant
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Delicias Mexicana Restaurant has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
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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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING PAINT/DAMAGE ON HALLWAY WALL LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER AND SUPPORT BEAMS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Dec 15, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVING OF RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (BEANS, DRIED ITEMS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING IMPLEMENTS STORED OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT AS WELL AS TENT ON SIDEWALK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNATARILY REMOVED TENT AND GRILL DURING INSPECTION.
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Dec 8, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVING OF RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING IMPLEMENTS STORED OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT AS WELL AS TENT ON SIDEWALK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNATARILY REMOVED TENT AND GRILL DURING INSPECTION.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (BEANS, DRIED ITEMS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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May 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Jun 12, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
34
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2176490 5/30/18 NOT CORRECTED #18 -STILL OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-1" GAP ALONG REAR OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA DOOR ALONG RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.#29-PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE.DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A CAN OF BEER UNDERNEATH ICE AND A CAN OF ENERGY DRINK PUSHED DOWN INTO ICE THAT IS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (DRINKS,ICE WATER,ETC).MUST REMOVE CANS OF BEVERAGES AND ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.A CHEST FREEZER STORED IN REAR YARD WITH FROZEN (BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC)INSIDE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST STORE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE OF PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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 APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANACE ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGE AND FLOOR IN OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO.APPX "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA DOOR ALONG ALL SIDES AND FRAME.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2070156 7/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #30-ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS.#32-SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED.ALL WOODEN SHELVES ARE WATER DAMAGED.#41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,GRAFFITI IN TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVE TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. PILOT LIGHT INOPERABLE. PLUMBER ON SIGHT AT THIS TIME TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND RE-PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK USE BARE HANDS WHEN PREPARING TORTILLAS ON THE GRILL. MUST REFRAIN FROM TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, MUST EITHER USE; GLOVES, WHITE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH(IN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT), RINSE(IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT) AND STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO AIR DRY. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST ALSO BE SANITIZED IN THE THIRD SECTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9- -15 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -30-INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STRORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS. -33-MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND GREASE. -34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE SHELVES. -35- OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -45-INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND RE-PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ENCLOSED REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FOUND ON GROUNDS IN THIS AREA. MUST KEEP THIS AREA ORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FREE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STRORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE SHELVES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NOTED ON SURROUNDING GROUND AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN ALLEY. INSTD TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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82
Apr 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTD TO TO REMOVE AND ORGANIAZE AREA.
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86
Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRTY SHLVING; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER BASEBOARDS ARE GREASY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KITCHEN A ND COOLER BASEBOARDS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE REAR STORE ROOM FLOOR IS FULL OF LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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86
Jul 16, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL PANEL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LOOSE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME EQUIPMENT (CART, PROPANE TANKS AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR ENCLOSED YARD; COVER ITEMS OR PLACE INSIDE OF ENCLOSED STORAGE UNIT INSIDE YARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias Mexicana Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias Mexicana Restaurant on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias Mexicana Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Delicias Mexicana Restaurant.
Has Delicias Mexicana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Delicias Mexicana Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Delicias Mexicana 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 Delicias Mexicana Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Mexicana Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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