Chef Thiago
3307 N Clark St, Chicago 60657
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass33%
- Conditional0%
- Fail67%
- FailSep 25, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (chicken, beef and shrimp) without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
- 21
Proper hot holding temperatures
Observed the following food not meeting the required temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: empanada (filled with chicken, palm heart, and shrimp) at 78.8f and coxao (stuffed pear with chicken, shrimp, and beef at 78.9f) etc. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed no commercial dumpster on site facility using residential receptacles. Instructed to provide a contract and dumpster with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed clutter stored on in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
- 61
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Observed no inspection report#2634965 summary from 04/14/2026 posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
- 1
- PassApr 14, 2026License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- FailApr 8, 2026LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted reach in prep cooler to be at improper at 55.7f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed 3 compartment sink with no faucet and no flowing water, instructed to install faucet and ensure water is connected.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed hole in floor tiles in prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
- 33
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 552×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 572×
All food employees have food handler training
- 11×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- 21×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- 211×
Proper hot holding temperatures
- 381×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 401×
Personal cleanliness
- 541×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3078242 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.