Restaurant inspections / Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
El Valor Corporation
1951 W 19th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Oct 8, 2025
13
Inspections on record
10
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Oct 8, 2025
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: DETERGENT AND SANITIZING DISPENSING HOSES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED TO CUT HOSE TO WHERE THE REST AT THE FILL LINE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THERE'S A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAYS WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREAS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THERE'S NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NONE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2023 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 24, 2021 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2019 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 29, 2015 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 4, 2013 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Valor Corporation — questions
- Did El Valor Corporation pass its last health inspection?
- El Valor Corporation at 1951 W 19th St was inspected on Oct 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at El Valor Corporation?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: DETERGENT AND SANITIZING DISPENSING HOSES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED TO CUT HOSE TO WHERE THE REST AT THE FILL LINE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL
- 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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