CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at EL CABRITO in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.
Situated at 1659 W 47TH ST, the establishment is part of Back of the Yards's active food service sector. The Back of the Yards area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation involved food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.
The second violation regarded food storage. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: 3-302.12- Noted No Label for Sugar Bulk Storage Container. Instructed Person in Charge All Bulk and Working Food Ingredient Containers Must Be Labeled with Contents Name.. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: 6-303.11- Observed Multiple Missing Lightbulbs in Rear Prep Area, Front Prep Serving Counter Area, and Front Window Facing Ventilation Hood. Instructed to Install Working Lightbulbs and Maintain.. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILE CRUMBLED AND MISSING ON FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WORE UNAPROVED JEWELRY ON THGAIR HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-302.11 OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE LONG, POINTED ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND ARE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERs. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11- OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN..
Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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