Huaraches Hyde Park

1611 E 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Huaraches Hyde Park stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Huaraches Hyde Park on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 5, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, ONIONS, CILANTRO, WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USED TONGS, TISSUE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (60.8F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, PREP, BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHINNG AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 24, 2024

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILLS DIRTY. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huaraches Hyde Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huaraches Hyde Park on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Huaraches Hyde Park's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Huaraches Hyde Park have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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