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TEXICAN CHICAGO

869 N LARRABEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TEXICAN CHICAGO has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 16, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 24, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 14 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 4, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 1, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 July 18, 2023. 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 once on July 28, 2022. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AT LEAST 6 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOODS AND BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CRATES USED AS ELEVATION/STORAGE FOR FOODS/EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN/MONITOR DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS AND STORAGE COUNTERS SOILED WITH FOOD ACCUMILATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED WALLS NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED SHOPPING CART BLOCKING WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPERLY DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $35. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE COOKED MEATS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382696 DATED 7/8/2020: #55 "OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #55 "MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED EGGS & STEAK FAJITAS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 FLY/GNATS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DINNING AREA (30), FOOD PREPARATION AREA (20). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM INSECTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FREQUENTLY.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A FLAT TOP GRILL WITH NO VENTILATION TO THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION SYSTEM TO PREVENT GREASE AND OR CONDENSATION BUILD UP, AS WELL AS PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Observed previous minor violations from report # 1989260, date 02/16/2017, not corrected. 38 Observed a flat top grill with no ventilation to the outside. Manager instructed to contact the Ventilation section of the Building Department for ventilation requirements. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation by re inspection date. Serious violation #7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and debris, on floor inside utility closet in rear of operation. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed a flat top grill with no ventilation to the outside. Manager instructed to contact the Ventilation section of the Building Department for ventilation requirements. Must install backflow prevention device on utility faucet in rear. Must maintain same.

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