⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

XOCO

65 W ILLINOIS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1991237

20
Total Inspections
15
Passed
0
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2025 Inspection

August 14, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSID...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2024 Inspection

August 15, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-53.6F(SLICED TOMATOES 50.5F, BEANS 53.6F, CHEESE 48.0F, CHICKEN 47.1F, CUT W...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2023 Inspection

December 6, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOLYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2022 Inspection

December 13, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON COOK LINE PICK UP COOKED, BREADED CHICKEN AND PLACE ONTO A SANDWICH...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2021 Inspection

October 12, 2021• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM CEILING LIGHTS DIRECTLY OVER THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR LIGHT SHI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2021 Inspection

March 25, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2020 Inspection

April 21, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2019 Inspection

July 19, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2018 Inspection

September 7, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-104.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2017 Inspection

August 3, 2017• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVENING NOT SMOOTH AND EAS...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2016 Inspection

August 26, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2016 Inspection

March 22, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL L...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2016 Inspection

January 27, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL L...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2015 Inspection

May 15, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTA...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2014 Inspection

August 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE IC...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2013 Inspection

October 15, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 11, 2012 Inspection

December 11, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2012 Inspection

July 5, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING BETWEEN 150-156F, WHILE ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2011 Inspection

December 6, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2010 Inspection

June 2, 2010• 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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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