DEL TORO
2133-2139 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL, 60608
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 31, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.