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Telpochcalli

2832 W 24th St

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2642634 ON 9-14-26:38-OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES, FLOOR AND WINDOWSILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN ALL SERVING LINES IN LUNCHROOM, ON BOOKSHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 14, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CHAIR, FLOOR, TABLE AND WINDOW SILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 229C, ON BOTTOM OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STAND MIXER, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS.

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.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CHAIR, FLOOR, TABLE AND WINDOW SILL IN KITCHEN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 229C, ON BOTTOM OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STAND MIXER, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 2, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDSINKS IN RESTROOMS AND CLASSROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERCED MISSING BASEBOARD PIECE IN BOYS' RESTROOM UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source

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