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TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT

5750 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60638

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
August 12, 2026
Type
Short Form Complaint
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH 1/4 IN GAPS AROUND TOP AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SWITCH IN STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR JUICER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH DARK BROWN STAINS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.