Xoco
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Xoco, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Xoco's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11---OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.1F,COOKED PORK AT 45.5F,COOKED FISH AT 46.4F,CHEESE AT 48.2F AND COOKED BEEF AT 49.0F ETC. .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED CHEESE AND CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-53.6F(SLICED TOMATOES 50.5F, BEANS 53.6F, CHEESE 48.0F, CHICKEN 47.1F, CUT WATERMELON 49.6F, SHRIMP 47.1F, PORK 46.9F, AND ROASTED MUSHROOMS 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED ON PREMISES AND HOLD SUCH RECORDS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED WITH ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOLYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON COOK LINE PICK UP COOKED, BREADED CHICKEN AND PLACE ONTO A SANDWICH WITHOUT GLOVES AND THEN PLACE ONE PIECE OF BREAD ON TOP OF THE OTHER ALSO WITHOUT GLOVES ON. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH AND HAD ALL EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 12, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM CEILING LIGHTS DIRECTLY OVER THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARD.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEPING UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-104.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN SMAL AREA BY 1- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. NSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVNING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDERNEATH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PRER AREA UNDER SHELVING, IN LIQUOR ROOM UNDER SHELVING, LOCKERS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIELING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE STOVE ON MAIN FLOOR. REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE THERMOMETERS AND ARE EASILY LOCATED TO INSURE ALL COOLERS ARE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR.HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DRY UTENSILS AND DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PLASTIC CURTAIN OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR RIPPED OFF(NOT MAINTAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SERVING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE .
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) AT THE SHELVES OF PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS SOTRED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF FLOOR.
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Jul 5, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING BETWEEN 150-156F, WHILE RUNNING IT FOR AT LEAST 5-TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN AT 180F AT MANIFOLD; & TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK (QUATS SANITIZER) UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS FIXED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE CREAM/SOFT SERVE MACHINE NEEDS A HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY TO PROPERLY RINSE & SANITIZE HOPPER. UNIT TAGGED UNTIL WATER LINE IS PROVIDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL PREP COOLERS AT FOOD-SERVICE LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC OVENS IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS MANAGER CARLOS ALFEREZ MADE AWARE OF SUCH AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jun 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace door gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up on exterior of dishmachine and lower side of dishmachine drain board. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xoco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xoco on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xoco?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Xoco.
Has Xoco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Xoco have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Xoco 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 Xoco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Xoco is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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