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Los Gamas Tortillas Y Restorante

3333 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

124cited violations
2serious tier
20inspections
73tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2423902
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261101
20252150
2024130
2023280
2021120
2020150
20195561
2017390
20163140
2015120

Inspections

  1. Apr 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. THE CFM, JASMINE GAMA, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (PREVIOUSLY COOKED PORK AND GROUND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 57F AND AT 55.3F, RESPECTIVELY, LEFT ON PREP AREA TABLE/SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD (APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT THE COST OF $20 AND 2LBS OF PORK AT THE COST OF $12) AND DENATURE AND A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(S), FREEZER UNIT AND DISPLAY COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOIL USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE DISPOSABLE TOWELS ARE PROVIDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AND NEAR THE FRONTLINE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE SPACE NEAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.

  2. Oct 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

  3. Oct 9, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYING AREAS WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KDEEP FRYING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2605765 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR. #55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Oct 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-24-23 INSPECTION# 2583936.VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

  5. Oct 24, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE OVEN, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER NOT STORED COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE DEEP FRYER SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  6. Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SOME FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

  7. Jul 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

  8. Mar 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE-USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) STORE IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TOMATOES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE GLOVES AND FROZEN TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

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

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BATTERY OPERATED SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.A BOTTLE OF SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,5LBS. COOKED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.3F,4LBS. CHICKEN TAMALES 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.21LBS.$135.(COS)PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED STEAK,1.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,.5LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO,1LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE,2LBS. DICED ONIONS,3/4LBS. DICED TOMATOES,3/4LBS. CILANTRO,1.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE,2LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKINGS.APPX.13LBS.$17.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE AND ELECTRICAL PANEL AND KEEP DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  10. Jan 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  11. Jan 23, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 88F IN WASHROOM HAND SINKS AND AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS-MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100F AND WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 88.7F AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MINIMUM 110.HOT WATER TANK ON SITE 48 GALLONS.MUST RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.

  12. Jan 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES,FILTER AND HOOD,ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS 56.9F , TOILETROOMS 58.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 62.2F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AT 100.0F DURING OPERATION.HOT WATER TANK SIZE IS A 50 GALLON.MAY NEED A LARGER TANK TO MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE SUPPLY WITH CLEANING FLOORS AND COOKERS.AFTER AN HOUR WATER TEMPERATURES ARE 82.4F AND 86.4F AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VESTIBULE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER

  13. Jan 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED A PADDLE AND A LARGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS .PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #10.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED,RINSED AND NOT SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED IN DISH RACK TO BE DRIED.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION SET UP IN LAST COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED RICE IN A GLASS CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE AT 105.2F,3LBS. COOKED BEANS IN A POT ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER AT 87.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.APPX 5LBS.$7.15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. DICED TOMATOES AT 47.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED) SEE VIOLATION #21.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CORN COOKERS,CORN BARRELS,STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP /DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AMD DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 19, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Sep 12, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/18/17 REPORT#2050611 (33) OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DUST ACCUMULATION ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (34)OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (41) OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORED MUTI-USE UTENSILS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN FRONT COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GRASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON TOP,INSIDE AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DUST ACCUMULATION ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  17. Oct 6, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  18. Sep 29, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF FLIES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME 13 FRUIT FLIES, AND 2 DRAIN FLIES, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO ID'S ON MANAGER AT THIS TIME, CAN'T TELL IF HE IS THE CITY MANAGER THAT IS POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. NEED TO PROVIDE ID TO PROVE YOU ARE THE PERSON WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE, MASA SCALE, AND MASA PRESS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, MICROWAVE,FRONT COOLER, FRONT GRILL TABLE,AND FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.ALSO CLEAN FRONT FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  19. Jul 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found excessive grease build up on lower interior or fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found masa build up on walls in rear prep area. Operator stated facility uses power washer every 2 weeks. Instructed to increase frequency to avoid excessive build up on walls.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found cracked tile/baseboard near rear of kitchen by back door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handler certificates for all employees.

  20. Oct 9, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSEERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.