⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EL MILAGRO

3050-3052 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 43519

27
Total Inspections
14
Passed
8
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2025 Inspection

May 21, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2024 Inspection

February 20, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2024 Inspection

February 16, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2024 Inspection

February 13, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDINKS LOCATED INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSP...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2023 Inspection

August 23, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAIN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2023 Inspection

August 16, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINT...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 17, 2022 Inspection

August 17, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED CHILE STEAK AT 59.2F, TONGUE AT 56.7F, BEANS 58.2F, CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.3, CHICARRON AT 58.1F, PORK 59.7F, STUFFED FRIED CHILIE 59.4...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2020 Inspection

November 4, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF STEW, STUFFED PEPPERS, CABBAGE SALAD, CHICKEN MOLE, PORK TAMALE ST...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2019 Inspection

May 8, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND HOT PEPPERS WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF FOOD PRODUCT.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2018 Inspection

September 14, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2018 Inspection

September 7, 2018• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-F...(+15 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2017 Inspection

October 17, 2017• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA HAS A CRACK INSIDE FAR RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLAC...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2017 Inspection

April 27, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUS...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2016 Inspection

March 17, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. I...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2016 Inspection

March 10, 2016• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP IN THE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMEN...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2015 Inspection

August 14, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GRILL LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 2, 2014 Inspection

July 2, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2014 Inspection

April 7, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 2 LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60....(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2013 Inspection

January 15, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REAR ICE MACHINE DOR IS GREASEY AND THE SERVING LINE DRINK DISPENSER HAS LITTLE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND S...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2012 Inspection

February 21, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2011 Inspection

November 1, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2011 Inspection

October 20, 2011• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2011 Inspection

May 3, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleana...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2011 Inspection

April 22, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2010 Inspection

January 5, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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