Did Del Toro pass its last health inspection?

Del Toro at 2133-2139 S Halsted St was inspected on Aug 31, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Del Toro?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

Del Toro

2133-2139 S Halsted St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 31, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 31, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES AND 2-3 BIG FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. FOUND AN OPENING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING IN OPENING. BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN DINING AREA FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK WALLBASE NOT SMOOTH CREATING OPENINGS ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH SMALL FLIES HARBORING INSIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT HARBORING POINTS FOR PEST.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 31, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2026	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2018	License	Pass w/ Conditions	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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Del Toro — questions

Did Del Toro pass its last health inspection?: Del Toro at 2133-2139 S Halsted St was inspected on Aug 31, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Del Toro?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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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