Fresnos Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Fresnos Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fresnos Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND BEANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP FOR DRY GOODS THAT HAS A HANDLE AND TO STORE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Apr 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. COPY OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY LEFT WITH MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO FILL OUT AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED/OLD EQUIPMENT STORED ON SITE IN DRY STORAGE RROM/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB COVERS OVER LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM/FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
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Apr 28, 2025
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INCLUDE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. COPY OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY LEFT WITH MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO FILL OUT AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT LINE/PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM #2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED/OLD EQUIPMENT STORED ON SITE IN DRY STORAGE RROM/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB COVERS OVER LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM/FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresnos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresnos Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresnos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresnos Restaurant.
Has Fresnos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresnos Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresnos Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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