El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RUST ON TIP OF CAN OPENER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM TIP OF CAN OPENER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Mar 6, 2026
License
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN REAR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING PREP TABLE THAT IS UTILIZED TO STORE PLATED FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON BLUE SHELVES IN WLAK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BLUE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON TIP OF CAN OPENER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM TIP OF CAN OPENER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF SMALL ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SMALL ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN BRICK WALL CLOSE TO FLOOR UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN CORNER TO THE RIGHT OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FACILITY WITH SOLID SHIELDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA WALKWAY NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN SAID AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY. OBSERVED DIMLY LIT FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN LARGE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN LARGE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN UPPER FLOOR(ON LEFT SIDE) LEADING FROM BASEMENT STAIRWELL TO OUTSIDE PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion.
Has El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Loto De Fuego Latin Fusion 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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