Did Tequila Cj Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Tequila Cj Restaurant at 5750 S Archer Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Tequila Cj Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

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

Tequila Cj Restaurant

5750 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 12, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 12, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH 1/4 IN GAPS AROUND TOP AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SWITCH IN STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR JUICER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH DARK BROWN STAINS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 12, 2026	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2021	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2021	License Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 30, 2020	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2020	License	Not Ready	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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Tequila Cj Restaurant — questions

Did Tequila Cj Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Tequila Cj Restaurant at 5750 S Archer Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Tequila Cj Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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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