Did Cinco Estrellas pass its last health inspection?

Cinco Estrellas at 2908-2912 W 59th St was inspected on Jun 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Cinco Estrellas?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF WHOLE FISH IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOL

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

Cinco Estrellas

2908-2912 W 59th St, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 4, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 4, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF WHOLE FISH IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF WHOLE FISH AT A COST OF $50. PRIROITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING IN WALK COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WOOD IS SEALED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WHERE FLOOR BURNERS ARE KEPT -TO BE LOOSE AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DISH AREA OVER HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH HOLE NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AND DAMAGED WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND CLUTTER ON UNUSED STAIRS NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 4, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2010	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2010	Canvass	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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Cinco Estrellas — questions

Did Cinco Estrellas pass its last health inspection?: Cinco Estrellas at 2908-2912 W 59th St was inspected on Jun 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Cinco Estrellas?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF WHOLE FISH IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOL
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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