⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TIO LUIS TACOS AND CAFE

3856 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2535333

14
Total Inspections
7
Passed
3
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2025 Inspection

April 7, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN OUTDOOR COLD STORAGE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2025 Inspection

March 31, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN OUTDOOR COLD STORAGE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN,.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2024 Inspection

February 2, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING DURING INSPECTION.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2023 Inspection

May 30, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO U...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2022 Inspection

August 22, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2022 Inspection

August 12, 2022• Complaint• 20 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM FRONT BEVERAGE/BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRI...(+19 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2021 Inspection

November 24, 2021• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED RICE IN COOLERS PREPARED OVER 24 HOURS AGO ARE NOT DATE MARKED WITH DI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2021 Inspection

January 27, 2021• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEAL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2019 Inspection

June 27, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDA...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2019 Inspection

June 20, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDA...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2018 Inspection

April 17, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT UPRIGHT COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2017 Inspection

October 4, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN R...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2017 Inspection

June 2, 2017• License• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, ALSO BOTTOM TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REP...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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