Santos Frijoles

4393 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

SANTOS FRIJOLES, located at 4393 N Elston Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 19, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 78 and noted five minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 5, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 19, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP BELOW EXTERIOR DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR OR INSTALL ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT ACCESS FOR INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION: MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CENTRAL BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MENTIONED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND FRONT PREP COFFEE MACHINE NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE THE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)