Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SILVER-WARE ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jul 10, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS, SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-50.7F.3LBS. GUACAMOLE-48.7F.1.5LBS. PICO DE GALLO-52.2F.4LBS. CACTUS-46.4F.7.5LBS. GROUND BEEF-46.4F.4LBS. PORK-48.4F..5LB. BEEF-49.8F..5LBS. SLICED HAM-51.8F. .5LBS. CHIROZO-49.5F. .5LBS. SHRIMP-50.2F. .5LB. CARNITAS-53.2F. .5LBS. TRIPE-50.0F. .5LBS SHREDDED LETTUCE-58.3F. INSIDE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 25LBS. $90. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOILDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.1�F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED STEAK-97.5F-105.8F.10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-124.9F IN PANS ON PREP TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. IT MUST HAVE HAD HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPX.35LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, TABLE, AND MATTRESS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/10/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGER SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SILVER-WARE ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/ DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS .
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Nov 27, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED 2 COOLERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLERS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK-THROUGH AREA. THE COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR TOILET ROOM HALLWAY, AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLERS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.
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Oct 4, 2023
License
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ADDING A DISCLOSURE SUCH AS: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD ASTERICKS NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, ETC). ALSO ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOGBOOK SUCH AS: BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero.
Has Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los 3 Compadres De Guerrero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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