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Quick Answers
When was El Nuevo Guadalajara Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Aug 21, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has El Nuevo Guadalajara Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspections
Canvass
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
No ventilation in all restrooms, instructed to install a mechanical vent in all 3.
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.
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 2, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, IN PREP AREA INSIDE CONDENSER COIL/VENTILATION PANEL COMPARTMENT AND ON FLOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WALL UNDER STORAGE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP, UNDER SANITIZER BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES WALL AND IN 2ND STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CABINETS STORED ALONG WALL. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY OR HARBORAGE.
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.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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.