EL CAPITAN RESTAURANT
3754-3758 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED WORKING NGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS, SUGAR) REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN PREP AND BAR ARE STORE IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED RECEPTACLES INSIDE TOILET ROOMS WITHOTU COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED FANS IN PREP/BAR AS WELL AS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMULATED WITH DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.