EL CABALLO LOCCO
4024 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, INSIDE WALK-IN LIQUOR COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALLS UNDERNEATH INTERIOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALLS VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DISWASHING AREA AND INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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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.