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SENORITAS

1104 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Aug 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

21 total

temperature
629%
contamination
524%
pest
314%
chemical
314%
facility
314%
hygiene
15%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Code 2

MinorHygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS/BEVERAGES. EMPLOYEE PUT GARNISH INSIDE BEVERAGE FOR CUSTOMER AT BAR. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. 1LB AT $12 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Code 9

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND INSDE THE PREP COOLER: TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF (50.0F-53.8F), TOMATO SLICES (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN (54.8F- 57.8F), SOPES (48.7F), PICO DE GALLO (49.1F), CHORIZO (51.0F). FOUND INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER: BEEF (51.1F), SAUSAGE (49.1F). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Code 22

MinorTemperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Code 33

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Code 58

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 39

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE AND THE ICE SHIELD IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorChemical

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 36

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL VENTILATION COVER IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from August 2025229 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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