El Cabrito
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Score
El Cabrito appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILE CRUMBLED AND MISSING ON FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-302.11 OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE LONG, POINTED ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND ARE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WORE UNAPROVED JEWELRY ON THGAIR HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERs. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11- OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED MEAT AT 51F AND 55.7F IN COOLERS, FOUND RAW MEAT AT 50F AND 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS (RAW OR COOKED) MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 10 POUNDS OF MEAT VALUED AT $40 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TEMP. FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. FOUND 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFIGERATION UNITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TAKING ORDERS AT COUNTER AND THEN HANDLING CASH AND PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS CUPPING SALSA AND THEN WENT INTO ANOTHER PREP AREA HANDLING MASA FOR TORTILLAS AND PLACING THEM ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY DIFFERENT TASK.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING TCS FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLAS,ONIONS,CILANTRO,ETC.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.NO GLOVES ON PREMISES ,DELI TISSUE WAS USED(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GOAT,BEANS,FISH,RICE)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TAKING ORDERS AT COUNTER AND THEN HANDLING CASH,TURNED AND PUMPED SANITIZER IN HIS HANDS AND WIPED HANDS WITH A PAPER TOWEL AND PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER.MUST WASH HANDS PROPERLY AT HAND SINK .(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT & MIDDLE PREP AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE SINGLE USE PLASTIC GLOVES ON SITE.RECOMMENDED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT GRILL AREA.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Dec 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS FROM 8:45 AM TO 10:20AM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. FOODS SUCH AS BURRITOS,TACOS AND GORDITAS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: NOTED 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO HELP CORRECT RODENT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.CLUTTER MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Dec 15, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Mar 13, 2015
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: NOTED THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT OUT IN FRONT COOKING AREA HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TWO NEW STOPPERS.
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90
Feb 20, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT DINING AREA.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN SOUTH SECTION OF BASEMENT BEHIND DOOR AND DROPPINGS NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. BASEMENT TRAP/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BEHIND DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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86
Jun 25, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.
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90
Jun 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT CORNERS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER FITTING COVER FOR WOMENS TOILET TANK.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED TWO WATER PUDDLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOORS FREE FROM WATER/DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE SOLIED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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90
May 26, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, DUSTY FAN GUARD IN POP COOLER AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS OF WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING BASEMENT). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cabrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cabrito on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cabrito?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at El Cabrito.
Has El Cabrito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Cabrito have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Cabrito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Cabrito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cabrito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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