License Re-Inspection
Aug 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
El Indio Jeronimo
5000 S Western Ave
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3 inspectionsLicense
Jul 6, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA WITH NO HANDSINK CONVIENTLY LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDSINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN UTILITY SINK.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 26, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source