Toast Mexican Cuisine

2235-2253 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Toast Mexican Cuisine has three inspections in the public record. Toast Mexican Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Toast Mexican Cuisine trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAL

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS FLICKERING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

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

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING STRENGTH @ 0PPM.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR WITH HOT WATER @172F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT COLD RUNNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER SHOULD BE BETWEEN 100F-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AND STORAGE CLOSET ATTACHED TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAG. INSTUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jun 10, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toast Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toast Mexican Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toast Mexican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Toast Mexican Cuisine.

Has Toast Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Toast Mexican Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Toast Mexican Cuisine 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 Toast Mexican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Toast Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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