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Taqueria Y Tortilleria Atotonilco

1637 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

94cited violations
5serious tier
21inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2279520
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026270
2025260
2024151
2023150
2022130
2021150
20202101
20192140
2018140
2017271
20162101
20152141
2014120
2013120

Inspections

  1. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OR UNDER SHELVING UNIT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 15, 2025, REPORT #2610563 #57 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES IN GOOD STANDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  3. Feb 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Jan 15, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. Oct 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ON THE PREP TABLES TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF FROM 55.2F TO 59.55F, STEAK 47.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 59.9F, CHOPPED AND SLICED ONIONS FROM 58.1F TO 60.6F, CHICKEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT 47.3 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $670.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON WATER HOSE AT 3 COMPARTMENT. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR AND IN DIRTY WATER IN A MOP BUCKET IN REAR AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY DISHES AND FOOD CONTAINER ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  6. Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FOUND CHICKEN THAWING ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING AM APPROVED METHOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE RTO ADEQUATELY CLEAN SAID POTS. .

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2567545 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25,2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Nov 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A PLASTIC CHOPPING/CUTTING BOARD WITH LOOSE PIECES OF PLASTIC ALONG THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE SAID CHOPPING BOARD AND REPLACE THE CHOPPING BOARD WITH A NEW CHOPPING BOARD DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. Dec 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GRILLED STEAK, CHORIZO AND CHICKEN USED FOR TACOS AND TORTAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE/DUTY AT ALL TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKY UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  9. Dec 2, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  10. Nov 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  11. Jul 12, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  13. Mar 19, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK AT REAR MEAT PREP STATION, AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS ONLY AFTER CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT GRILL/FRYER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AND ALL SURFACES OF SAMME AREA. DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES OF DRAWERS OF THE COOLERS UNDER GRILL OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL IN FRONT COOKING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.

  14. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Inspector Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2081334 DATED 8/30/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -31. OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -41. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: FOUND SEVERAL LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  15. Aug 30, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOVEMBER 08, 2016 NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER'S VIEWING. A SUMMARY FROM JULY, 2016 WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1971026 DATED 11/08/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -30. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. -31. OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND BEING STORED INSIDE OF A BULK SALSA CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS INSIDE OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. -41. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. -45. OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SEVERAL LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Nov 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical Corrected on site

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED CILANTRO, SLICED TOMATOES) BY A MALE EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MAKING TACOS TO SERVE TO A CUSTOMER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GRABBING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT ALL BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AS WAS DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS REPORT #1588398 DATED ON 11/16/15 AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TONGS, SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, EGG) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVE ON SITE 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND BEING STORED INSIDE OF A BULK SALSA CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS INSIDE OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE STORAGE OF TORTILLAS NEXT TO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jul 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT GRILL/FRYER AREA NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE DINING AREA CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  18. Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533101 ON 4-20-15 45-ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM (WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  19. Apr 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SOUR CREAM 57.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES 57.6F ,COOKED BEEF 122.4F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED STEAK 150.9F AND RICE 188.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN JUICE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-20-15.

  20. Jun 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPTY BOXES ON FLOOR ,BASEMENT,. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ICE NOT PROTECTED,(FRONT PREP). MUST HAVE COVER OVER ICE BIN.

  21. Aug 29, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSE.

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.