⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT

2558 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

License #: 71168

33
Total Inspections
15
Passed
9
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2025 Inspection

March 10, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVD BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE BATHROOMS IN DINING ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2024 Inspection

April 12, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11/NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2024 Inspection

April 5, 2024• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.(+15 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2022 Inspection

October 25, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2022 Inspection

October 13, 2022• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORI...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2021 Inspection

May 20, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD/ TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TABLE/CUTTING ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2021 Inspection

May 17, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 88F IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2020 Inspection

August 28, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2020 Inspection

August 20, 2020• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA,SECOND REAR KITCHEN.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL ...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2019 Inspection

October 29, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDA...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2019 Inspection

October 25, 2019• Complaint• 17 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRI...(+16 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2019 Inspection

January 28, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. P...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2018 Inspection

March 19, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL MUST PROPERLY LABEL I...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2017 Inspection

December 15, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2017 Inspection

April 11, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2017 Inspection

March 30, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2017 Inspection

January 23, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE TO DUMP THE TRASH AND RETURN TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2016 Inspection

June 29, 2016• Recent Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO O...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2016 Inspection

June 27, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO O...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2016 Inspection

June 20, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE TOP SECTION OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES ON THE TOP...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2015 Inspection

July 17, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY FOODS SUCH AS RICE,BEANS, PEPPERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTIDE THE CONTAINER.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABEL...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2014 Inspection

July 11, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSED TO THE ICE MACHINE. PORTABLE YE...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2014 Inspection

April 17, 2014• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,THE EXPOSED HAND ...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2014 Inspection

April 17, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. THE EXPOSED HAND SIN...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2013 Inspection

July 24, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT REACH-IN MILK COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2013 Inspection

July 17, 2013• Canvass• 5 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: NOTED APROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WAL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2012 Inspection

January 13, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2012 Inspection

January 5, 2012• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED LARGE CO...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2010 Inspection

June 11, 2010• Tag Removal• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2010 Inspection

May 24, 2010• Tag Removal• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: . MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2010 Inspection

May 21, 2010• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. KI...(+8 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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