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Ostioneria Restaurant El El Tecolote: health inspection history

3519 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

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Address: 3519 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Apr 23, 2026
License number: 22952
Latest inspection: Apr 23, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Dec 5, 2022 to Apr 23, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 47 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Apr 23, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CLEAN MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG STAIRWAY AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAIRWAY AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Nov 13, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.

Dec 16, 2024 Recent Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/08/23 REPORT 2586571 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: 8-304.11(A)NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-08-23, REPORT #. 2586571 EW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 12, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/08/23 REPORT 2586571 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-08-23, REPORT #. 2586571 EW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 8, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: PLASTIC AND TOWELS BEING USED TO LINE STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: SEE 60
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/12/22 REPORT 2568358 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Dec 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT END OF INSPECTION).
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, LAYING ON TABLES OUTSIDE OF SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED UTENSILS(BOWLS, SCOOPS) STORED IN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Dec 5, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN RECORDS/CERTIFICATION ON SITE FRO REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SOUPS, SAUCES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PIC DENATURED AND…
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU MARKING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS( OVER EASY EGGS, OYSTERS) LINKING TO FOOTNOTE ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADD ASTERISK TO ALL UNDER COOKED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, LAYING ON TABLES OUTSIDE OF SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED UTENSILS(BOWLS, SCOOPS) STORED IN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.