El Tequilas

2826 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 8, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. El Tequilas's record stops at Nov 8, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Tequilas is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND MOP SINK BASE WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER (BOXES OF GLASSWARE AND SUPPLIES) IN FRONT DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 7, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, TO BE CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WHERE UTENSILS ARE HANDLED THROUGH THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BAR HANDSINK (TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHES AND ICE BIN, LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF SINK) AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE HAND SINK (TO PROTECT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND MOP SINK BASE WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER (BOXES OF GLASSWARE AND SUPPLIES) IN FRONT DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tequilas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tequilas on file is from Nov 8, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tequilas?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tequilas.

Has El Tequilas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tequilas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tequilas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.