Food Safety Report: Antojitos Guatemaltecos, 5536 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60630 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 23, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed food employee eating on food service line. Instructed manager to ensure food employees eat in designated areas.

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed bottle of comet cleaner above 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove to avoid any cross contamination of food or equipment. Manager moved chemical. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed meat being thawed in sink with no running water. Instructed manager to thaw in prep sink under cold running water or in cooler.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers of food not labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with contents name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. No service reports in log book, manager unable to provde reports. Instructed manager to provide and maintain for 1 year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed cutting board stored directly on top of utility sink. Instructed manager to remove. Observed onions stored next to garbage can. Instructed manager to move garbage can. Observed utility sink near prep area with no splash guard. Instructed manager to install splash guards at utility sink.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board with stains and deep scratches. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed interior of cooler with rust build up on racks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain free of rust.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed interior and exterior surfaces of coolers/freezers with food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain coolers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed shelving and counter tops with soil and food debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed inadequate waste water disposal from kitchen floor drain and in 3 compartment sink. When using hand sink, waste water from the floor drain in kitchen backs up onto floor. When water is drained at 3 compartment sink, grease trap leaks and water is disposed to another compartment before going down. Instructed manager to service all waste water issues. All sinks must drain without back-ups. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility with soil and debris build up. Water stained ceiling tiles in dining room, must repair any leaks and replace ceiling tiles. Instructed manger to clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease trap with heavy soil build up. Instructed manager to clean. Observed ceiling in front area with heavy water stains. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy clutter throughout facility. Including boxes and several pieces of equipment. Instructed manager to declutter facility.

Source: chicago.gov