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Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc.

3116 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR, CHICAGO 60632

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Low
score 10/100
2
inspections on file
16
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-27) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. A
    2026-05-27
    Pass · License Re-Inspection
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRAINAGE CEILING TRACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT TO PREVENT PEELING PAINT FROM CONTAMINATING…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATE…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY B…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP…
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN EMPLOYEE A…
    • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF…
  2. F
    2026-05-19
    Fail · License
    • CRITICAL 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES AND THREE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSE…
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRAINAGE CEILING TRACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT TO PREVENT PEELING PAINT FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD IN W…
    • CRITICAL 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIERS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN BARBOCOA AND CARNITAS PREP STATIONS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL B…
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY JUG AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION O…
    • CRITICAL 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OVERSIZED POTS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IF OVERSIZED EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT, A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT …
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISC…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INS…
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER …
    • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERG…

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.