El Chilaquil
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
EL CHILAQUIL, located at 3711 W Columbus Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 10, 2025, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across seven recorded inspections, EL CHILAQUIL has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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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
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 2, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 8, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 22, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 18, 2022
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Violations — Dec 10, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA...THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY DATAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK A THE FAUCET BASE AND DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSDERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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