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Del Toro

2133-2139 S Halsted St

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.17: OBSERVED A BLACK WALLBASE NOT SMOOTH CREATING OPENINGS ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING INSIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT HARBORING POINTS FOR PEST.

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.17: OBSERVED A BLACK WALLBASE NOT SMOOTH CREATING OPENINGS ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING INSIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT HARBORING POINTS FOR PEST.

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14: OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 31, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES AND 2-3 BIG FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. FOUND AN OPENING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING IN OPENING. BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN DINING AREA FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BLACK WALLBASE NOT SMOOTH CREATING OPENINGS ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING INSIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT HARBORING POINTS FOR PEST.

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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Aug 6, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 9, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

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