FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 2, 2025
Canvass
License #663
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 2, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, IN PREP AREA INSIDE CONDENSER COIL/VENTILATION PANEL COMPARTMENT AND ON FLOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WALL UNDER STORAGE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP, UNDER SANITIZER BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES WALL AND IN 2ND STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CABINETS STORED ALONG WALL. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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