Huaraches Bright Park
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2018, Huaraches Bright Park has 13 inspections in the public record. Huaraches Bright Park was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Huaraches Bright Park's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.13(C): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-50.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, BEEF(47.5-50.4F) AND HAM(46.8-47.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $200 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO STATE THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED, DUSTY OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DUSTY OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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47
May 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12: MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN
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95
May 14, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: STEAK 49.0F, RICE 48.6F, AND COOKED BEANS 46.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MISSING GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN
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May 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN TO HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST BUILT-UP COATING BOTTOM OF TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPAIR RUSTED SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE LOCATED UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
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78
Jun 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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86
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F - 50.1 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANGER DISCARDED A TOTAL OF 120LBS OF TCS FOODS AT A COST OF $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2557200 CONDUCTED ON 6/13/22. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, #37 MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN, #44 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA, #47 OBESRVED GROCERY BAGSUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS, #55 MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP IN FRONT PREP AREA . MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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45
Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 5-GALLONS COOKED BEANS 46.0F.10LBS. RAW STEAK 48.4F. 1.5LBS. COOKED RICE 49.5F. 2LBS. RAW RIBS 50.2F. 6LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 48.2F. 6LBS. COOKED PORK 49.6F. 24LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.8F-62.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.82.2LBS. $390.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ENTRY REAR DOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,NEAR SHELVING UNITS,IN BASEMENT UNDER & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,IN BETWEEN AND ON UNUSED COOLER & STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA,ON LEDGE OF BOOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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30
Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NON RELATED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (MULTIPLE IGLOO TYPE COOLERS). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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95
Aug 13, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: BEANS AT 47.9F, MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SALSA RANGING FROM 48.1F-50.1F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER BEING USED IS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES, AND JUICE ARE PREPARED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA OR REMOVE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NON RELATED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (MULTIPLE IGLOO TYPE COOLERS). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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61
Jul 25, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 2-102.14, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 142*F, STEAK 156*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( COOKED RICE,BEANS,PORK ETC.) PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-003, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR STORAGE(BULK STORAGE IE. RICE, SUGAR, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT WERE REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR KITCHEN ON STOVE UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW UPDATED CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huaraches Bright Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huaraches Bright Park on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huaraches Bright Park?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Huaraches Bright Park.
Has Huaraches Bright Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huaraches Bright Park have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Huaraches Bright Park means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Huaraches Bright Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huaraches Bright Park is inspected around two times per year on average.
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