License Re-Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Best Amigos Grill
3944 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Best Amigos Grill last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Best Amigos Grill ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 19, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Oct 19, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND SIGNAGE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official Wording
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s Notes
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAID FLOOR AREAS SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS END/CAPS ON LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF-LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source