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NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT 3657 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
May 27, 2025 Canvass License #6394
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT (RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND BOWLS IN REAR PREP AREA STORED ON SHELVING NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT/SHELVING: FRYER CABINET INTERIOR, WHITE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS NEAR DISHMACHINE AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS NEAR DISHMACHINE AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections