Food Safety Report: Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 3657 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed open cup of coffee on prep table. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages to prevent contamination.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front handwashing sink not accessible for handwashing, handwashing sink filled with multiple utensils and hot water handle in poor repair. Instructed manager to remove all items and repair the hot water handle on the handwashing sink for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory statement and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items not covered and stored on the floor in walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to cover and elevate all food items six inches off the floor in walk-in coolers to protect from contamination

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed loose and missing door handles on reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food and grease builudp on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on light shields in prep area, light shields and fan guards inside walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing grout, damaged and missing floor tiles and wall tiles in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and replace all missing and damaged ceiling, floor and wall tiles in all areas.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must obtain food handler training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report 2618054 on 5-27-25:37-observed large containers in rear prep area not labeled with common name of ingredient (rice, sugar). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name of ingredient and maintain. 51-observed small leaks at front and rear handsinks near dishwasher and front three compartment sinks. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. 55-observed excessive clutter and stacked items in the front service area of the dining area as well as the bar. Instructed to declutter, remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate items at least 6 inches off floor to prevent pest harborage. Observed floor to be damaged and not smooth and easily cleanable in the rear walk-in cooler (raw meat storage). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov