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MACHETES & MACHETACOS INC.

4632-4636 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MACHETES & MACHETACOS INC. has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 10, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 24, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 11 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 3, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on June 18, 2018. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on March 29, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON DOOR AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING AREAS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN CAULKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE GRIME AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL PEELING IN PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM PULLING AWAY FROM AREA ATTACHED TO WALL CAUSING GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED COMPRESSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME ON HOT AND COLD-WATER FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND COBWEBS IN CORNERS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED DUST ON FANS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PERIMETER OF DINING ROOM AS WELL AS FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING AND DAMAGED PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 151.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS, SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED COLD WATER LEAK ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546710 ON 1-20-22:16- INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38-FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EMPLOYEE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF/PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.55-CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARRY ARTICES AND MAINTAIN ALL STOCK/STORAGE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EMPLOYEE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF/PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER AND STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARRY ARTICES AND MAINTAIN ALL STOCK/STORAGE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BOTTOM SHELF OF PRE TABLE WITH PLASTIC LINING WITH RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO RESEAL SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
  9. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DO NOT USE THIS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40*F OR BELOW. 2 DOOR COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER IE, PORK 3LBS AT 56.1*F, CHICKEN 3LBS 54.3*F, PORK 3 LBS 55.7*F, BEEF 2LBS. 56.6*F, GREEN SALSA 4LBS 51.9*F, RED SALSA 4 LBS 50.3*F,RICE 5LBS. 54.6*F, 5LBS SOUR CREAM 52.6*F INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF ALL FOOD 29 LBS OF FOOD VALUE AT $145.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISUED 7-38-005A
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FLAN NOT PROPERLY LABELED, PREMISES IS MAKING FLAN HERE NOW. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREA PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORING.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FLAN NOT PROPERLY LABELED, COMMING FROM OTHER LOCATION(4888 S ARCHER). INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORING.
  11. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ABOVE SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CAULK.

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