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EL CABRITO
1659 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-10-01; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source
3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-10-01), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-10-01: Complaint
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-35 — APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing of frozen meat, found Frozen goat meat being thawed in standing water in a large container, instructed to thaw according to health code,ie.
- Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Back door left wide open with no screen, instructed to keep outer doors closed or install a screen.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: No lights in basement food storage room, instructed to provide.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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