Did Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc. at 3116 W Pope John Paul II Dr was inspected on May 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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 FOO

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc.

3116 W Pope John Paul II Dr, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 27, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 27, 2026

#39CONTAMINATION 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 FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT DRAINAGE CEILING TRACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT TO THE RIGHT OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
#51PLUMBING 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 WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
#51PLUMBING 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 BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
#55PHYSICAL 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 AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT DUCTS IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE 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 ALL GENDER WASHROOM. OBSERVED NON WORKING SMALL HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SOUTH WALL NEAR WINDOW IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION(SMALL HOOD INSTALLED ON SOUTH WALL) OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR WINDOW IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
#58ALLERGEN 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 OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 27, 2026	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2026	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc. — questions

Did Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc. at 3116 W Pope John Paul II Dr was inspected on May 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Barbacoa & Carnitas Don Chepe Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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 FOO
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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