El Milagro
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
EL MILAGRO, located at 1923 S Blue Island Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to the cleanliness and maintenance of food and non-food contact surfaces, as well as the physical facilities. Historically, EL MILAGRO has maintained a pattern of low-risk inspections across its 26 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Mar 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 29, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
43
Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 25, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 28, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 29, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 22, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NON-FOOD AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, SIDE STORAGE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 HOOD VENTS AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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