El Bun Cubano

643 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

El Bun Cubano has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On May 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

El Bun Cubano's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND THAT ALL COOLERS MUST BE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH AT LEAST 2 SERVICE VISITS REQUIRED PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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 ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTRACT OR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE LANDLORD TO USE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR WHICH OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Bun Cubano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Bun Cubano on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Bun Cubano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Bun Cubano have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Bun Cubano 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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