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Los Corrales Taqueria

2881 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

75cited violations
1serious tier
18inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2252378
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025140
2024110
2023120
2022140
2020120
20193140
20181110
20172100
20162121
2015260
2014130
2013120

Inspections

  1. Jul 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  2. Jul 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN DINING ROOM AREA WITH NO LOCK OR SIGNAGE DESIGNATING COOLER FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOCK AND LABEL COOLER FOR THE PREVENTION OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE IN CEILING IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE TWO DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BREAD AND TORTILLA CHIPS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  4. Jun 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM BRICKS NEAR HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  5. May 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND THREE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  6. Oct 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET NECK WOBBLY WITH SLIGHT LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

  7. Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND HAS KIT, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU AT THIS TIME, ONLY REMINDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS IN THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONTCOUNTER AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  8. May 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY, BUT NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY-FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS IN THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. May 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP, SALSA) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY, BUT NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY-FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT FAR RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE SOUTH WALL AND ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS IN THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY- FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOODS CONCUMED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-102.11A MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11C MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-203-13 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

  11. Aug 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER SCOOPS BEING USED AND KEPT INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLE. FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR BETWEEN BASEMENT STAIRS, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUSTY FAN AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT FORNT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  12. Aug 4, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING STROAGE; EGGS STORED OVER CELERY (READY-TO-EAT FOOD) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLY TRAPS/GLUE BOARDS SET UP ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF, FOUND DARK BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRAPS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND REMOVE EGGS TO AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF. MANAGER CORRECTED EGGS, AND FLY TRAPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER SCOOPS BEING USED AND KEPT INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLE. FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND TORTILLAS CHIPS WITH A WAX PAPER COVER, RECOMMENDED A BETTER BARRIER FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR BETWEEN BASEMENT STAIRS, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUSTY FAN AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT FORNT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  13. Jun 17, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY(NAME OF PRODUCT).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF THE GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOKING STOVE, STEAM TABLE, ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINER, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, AND SHELVES WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  14. Jun 10, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      EXPOSED PIPE OBSERVED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA(HAD LARGE CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS SAUCES PARTIALLY COVERED AND COOLING), MUST ENCLOSED THE PIPE. MUST ALSO MAKE SURE PREP TABLE CLOSET TO WALK-IN COOLER IS ALWAYS POSITIONED UNDERNEATH THE FINISHED CEILING(PART OF THE TABLE WAS UNDERNEATH SOME EXPOSED PIPES) OR ENCLOSE THE REST OF THE EXPOSED PIPES IN THAT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY(NAME OF PRODUCT).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON COUNTER WHERE BASKETS OF TORTILLA CHIPS ARE STORED, THIS AREA IS 3-4 FEET AWAY FROM THE SEATING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM HUMAN CONTAMINATION. ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED(LIDS NOT CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF THE UNITS AND THE INSULATION IS EXPOSED), PAINTED, OR REPLACED(RUSTY EXTERIORS).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF THE GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOKING STOVE, STEAM TABLE, ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINER, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, AND SHELVES WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT)ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE ARE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  15. Dec 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TWO REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER DOORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP. OBSERVED GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES ATTACHED TO BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ICE MACHINE INTERIOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF TALL FREEZER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. (NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME; MANAGER STATES THAT DISHWASHER PUT THEM AWAY).

  17. Aug 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

  18. Apr 22, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BEHIND THE PIPES IN DIRTY, CLEAN AROUND THE PIPES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.