Non-Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Barcocina
1814 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 22, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING UNAPPROVED SANITIZER. FACILITY UTILIZED 256 CENTURY Q SANITIZER. LABEL STATES USE FOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SANITIZER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ANY TEST STRIPS ON SITE. SANITIZER HOOKED UP TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO USE APPROVED SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER HEATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM WITH A SMALL LEAK. WATER OBSERVED POOLING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER HEATER.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM CEILING NEAR 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 24, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF SLICED POTATOES, 1/4 POUND OF COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND 1/8 POUND OF CUT LEAFY GREENS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 20, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source