Canvass
Sep 26, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Santos Frijoles
4393 N Elston Ave
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP BELOW EXTERIOR DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR OR INSTALL ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT ACCESS FOR INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION: MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CENTRAL BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MENTIONED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 5, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COMBINATION DRAWER/LINE COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION DRAWER/LINE COOLER TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO 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 temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP BELOW EXTERIOR DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR OR INSTALL ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT ACCESS FOR INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION: MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CENTRAL BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MENTIONED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR USE ON-PREMISES AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE-PROVIDED COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE AND ON-PREMISES AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 25, 2025
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source