ATARDECER ACAPULQUENO in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at ATARDECER ACAPULQUENO in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.

Located at 2902-2906 W CERMAK RD BLDG in the South Lawndale area, the establishment serves the local community. The South Lawndale neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to temperature control. Inspectors documented: 49. Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed Gaskets on Cold Hold Units with Build Up of Grime. Instructed Person in Charge to Clean and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.

The second violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 57. All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Observed Multiple Food Handler Certificates to Be Expired. Instructed Person in Charge to Direct All Food Handler Employees to Get Updated Food Handler Training and Maintain Certificates on Site.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation involved supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: 58. Allergen Training As Required - Comments: Observed Expired Food Allergen Training Certificates on Site. Instructed Person in Charge to Update Allergen Training for Managerial Staff.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Untrained employees may unknowingly create food safety hazards.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 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.