El Mexico De Chicago
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
82
Score
EL MEXICO DE CHICAGO, located at 6345 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on January 9, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food preparation, storage, display, physical facilities, ventilation, lighting, and designated areas. Across three scored inspections, the restaurant has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 16, 2025
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES, IN CORNERS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMSES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
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Core (Minor)
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