Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc.

May 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES AND THREE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/19/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BARRIERS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN BARBOCOA AND CARNITAS PREP STATIONS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BARBOCOA HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND SHELF ABOVE SAID EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED OPENINGS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF CARNITAS PREP STATION AND SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ABOVE CARNITAS PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIERS TO SAID AREAS IN BARBOCOA AND CARNITAS PREP STATIONS IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRAINAGE CEILING TRACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT TO PREVENT PEELING PAINT FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT DRAINAGE CEILING TRACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT TO THE RIGHT OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CERAMIC/CLAY JUG AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO OVERSIZED POTS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IF OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT, A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO FIT SAID OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA. • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT DUCTS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. OBSERVED NON WORKING SMALL HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SOUTH WALL NEAR WINDOW IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION(SMALL HOOD INSTALLED ON SOUTH WALL) OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR WINDOW IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
code 58

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