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

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 28, 2026
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly strip hanging from ceiling in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep area.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed openings along door frame on rear exit door in unused kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed multi-use pots and pans stored on floor in unused prep area. Instructed manager to re-wash, rinse, sanitize and elevate all multi-use equipment off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards in prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood surfaces under 3-compartment sink behind front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in rear staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in rear staff washroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing grout, damaged, and missing floor tiles, wall tiles, and baseboards 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.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

Source: chicago.gov