CHILANGO

1437 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 11, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • EXTERIOR OF WAREWASHING UNIT AND THE CHEMICAL DISCHARGE LINES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
2. CanvassMar 13, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3. CanvassApr 9, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4. CanvassMay 17, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MULTIPLE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER #1 (LEFT FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
5. ComplaintJul 11, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • OBSERVED WATER DROPPING FROM CONDENSATION UNIT ONTO UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP IN REAR COOLER. MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS FOR $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/28/2022 ON THE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/6/2022. OBSERVED COOKED BEAN MIX THAT CONTAINED CHOPPED TOMATOES WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/30/2022. COOKED, READY-TO-EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE DISCARDING. PREP DATE COUNTS AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE EXPIRED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS FOR $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassJun 9, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
7. CanvassDec 7, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
8. ComplaintOct 23, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF ONE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
9. CanvassMar 31, 2020

   4 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSISSIBLE THOUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH WASHER; MUST CORRECT. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE DOOR TO ONE FRYER MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR TO FRYER.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
10. CanvassMar 14, 2019

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS ON THE TOP SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE INVERTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • SODA DISPENSOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
11. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 14, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON (2) 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassJun 12, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F. SLICED TOMATOES (40F)AND GUACAMOLE (40F) INSIDE COOLER WERE AT CORRECT TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD AND STORE IN A DIFFERENT COOLER, DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR DETACHED SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPANADAS MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON (2) 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 3, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP LID OF FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SLIDING CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
14. ComplaintAug 1, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM FOR DETECTED ON CHEMICAL TEST KIT, DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE MACHINE IS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP LID OF FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SLIDING CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
15. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 21, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
16. CanvassFeb 14, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES FOR TESTING CHLORINE SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/22/2016, REPORT #1950936, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. 41 EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED, ON SHELVES WHERE FOOD PRODUCT IS BEING STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS,
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ONE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
17. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 22, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. MISSING DOOR FOR FRYER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
18. CanvassAug 15, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR UNIT, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 50.1F, CHEESE 46.4F, COOKED CORN 48.5F, SALSA 48.8F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR EXIT DOOR AND SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. DOOR APPEARS TO BE GNAWED AND USING FOAM TO ATTEMPT TO SEAL. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOOR USING PROPER MATERIAL AND TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. MISSING DOOR FOR FRYER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
19. CanvassSep 4, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND MOP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS IN AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTAINTS.
20. LicenseMay 15, 2014

    0 infractions

21. LicenseMay 8, 2014

    0 infractions