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LOS TRES PANCHOS CORPORATION

1155 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LOS TRES PANCHOS CORPORATION has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 16, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2020. For example: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 20 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD COVER ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115---- ALL UNUSED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA INCLUDING BUCKETS, SAFETY CONES AND PILED WOOD.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PAINT AND EXPOSED RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • ALL UNUSED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA INCLUDING BUCKETS, SAFETY CONES AND PILED WOOD.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-22 REPORT #2546455 NOT CORRECTED. #48- LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT, INSTALL LARGER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE SAID POTS.#55-: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH COMMON NAME
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WHITE CLOTHS USED AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • PRESENTLY LARGE POT IN USE( FRESH TOMATOES INSIDE TO BE COOKED) ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT,INSTALL LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 ALL RAW PIECES OF WOOD WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED TO HOLD UP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR OTHER USE THROUGHOUT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER AND UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
  6. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS KIND FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES, NEED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,ALSO ADD ON "COOK TO ORDER" ON WALL MENU AND FLIER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE STORED MULTI USE UTENSILS( SERVING SPOONS SPATULAS ETC) HANGED ON WALLS INCHES FROM COMPARTMENTS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RELOCATED TO MINIMIZED SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.REMOVE CRATES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED GREASE ALSO THE BOX WHERE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IS STORED SI EXTREMELY RUSTY WITH HOLES,ALSO EXCESS GREASE ON PANELS SURFACE.REPLACE BOX AND OIL DRUM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • EMPLOYEES BAG STORED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-2019, REPORT#2311844#58) 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED WASHROOM DOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932638, DATED 6/13/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED THAT THAT GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TORN GASKETS. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE 4-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST OFF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND OFF LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER NEXT TO CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ABOVE 4-DOOR COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THAT THAT GASKETS ARE TORN ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED THAT THE DOORS ON THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER DO NOT SEAL TIGHTLY WHEN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOORS SO THAT THEY MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE COOLER FRAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE GASKETS ON THE 4 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND ALSO IN THE PLASTIC ONION STORAGE CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND UNDER THE SODA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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