Senoritas
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
43
Score
SENORITAS, located at 1104 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on August 25, 2025, with a score of 43. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and six minor violations. Historical inspection data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk outcomes for this establishment.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
43
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Dec 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Jun 27, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Jan 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
32
Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Mar 15, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Nov 30, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 16, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Jan 26, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 30, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Aug 25, 2025 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS/BEVERAGES. EMPLOYEE PUT GARNISH INSIDE BEVERAGE FOR CUSTOMER AT BAR. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. 1LB AT $12 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND INSDE THE PREP COOLER: TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF (50.0F-53.8F), TOMATO SLICES (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN (54.8F- 57.8F), SOPES (48.7F), PICO DE GALLO (49.1F), CHORIZO (51.0F). FOUND INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER: BEEF (51.1F), SAUSAGE (49.1F). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE AND THE ICE SHIELD IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL VENTILATION COVER IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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