Did El Milagro pass its last health inspection?

El Milagro at 1923 S Blue Island Ave was inspected on Jan 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at El Milagro?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NON-FOOD AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES

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

El Milagro

1923 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 22, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 22, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NON-FOOD AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, SIDE STORAGE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 HOOD VENTS AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 22, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 24, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2011	Complaint	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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El Milagro — questions

Did El Milagro pass its last health inspection?: El Milagro at 1923 S Blue Island Ave was inspected on Jan 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at El Milagro?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NON-FOOD AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES
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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