El Publano
2610 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER IN FREEZER SECTION OF BOTH COMBO FREEZER/REGRIGERATOR AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH GRILL NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LEGS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE LARGE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING LIGHT ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR LARGE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 18, 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.