Carniceria Leon Guanajuato, INC.
4301-4305 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1821637
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED GREEN AND YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT BUTCHERS STATION WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA IN HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/1/2023, REPORT #2576604. #57- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Jun 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/12/2022, REPORT #2555690. #58-- NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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May 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, SERVED, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CHEST FREEZER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL WOOD OR REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-POROUS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND POTS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/POTS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE WINDOWS, AND IN THE ICE CREAM COOLER ON THE SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 15, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOP FOR SALSA INSIDE THE TAQUERIA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES PLACED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF TAQUERIA PREP COOLERS AND 2-DOOR FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ABOVE PRODUCE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 19, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN GROCERY SECTION (WITH MILK, EGGS, CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PORK STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS)IN WALK IN COOLER TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS.
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Severity not stated
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May 12, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(STEAK, PORK, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, SERVED, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE (HAD CLEANING SUPPLIES IN THE BASIN) IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED CONTENTS OF BASIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, WASH BOWL SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM; AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AT THE RESTROOM ON SALES FLOOR. MUST KEEP PAPER TOWELS OR A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL WASHBOWL AND HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 5-205.11. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN GROCERY SECTION (WITH MILK, EGGS, CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PORK SKIN HANGING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT STORE ANY FOOD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUE TO DUST, GREASE, AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE HOOD). OPERATOR DISCARD CONTAMINATED PORK SKIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PORK STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (GARBAGE CONTAINERS)IN WALK IN COOLER TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF BELOW THE POTATOES AND ONIONS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE PRODUCE AREA, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FIRST DISPLAY AISLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Observed the following previous serious violations not corrected from the last inspection on 6/13/18:Observed evidence of pest activity on site during inspection. Observed aprox 300 mouse droppings in the following areas: rear prep, front window ledge, cashier station, rear storage/employee personal belonging area, food storage shelving, dining area, and basement. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection on 04/05/17. Violations state: "IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN, MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES." A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Must correct violatio
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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
see violation 14
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Inspection report summary from last report on 6/13/18 not posted and visible to public. Must provide. Serious Violation: 7-42-010(B)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
see violation #14
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain. Observed raw wood used as shelving and storage throughout. Must provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface for all food and non food contact areas.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must repair holes in walls in the following areas: store front,rear food storage/employee personal belonging storage area, the cabinets behind the gaming machines of facility. Must repair hole in ceiling in the basement.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed pot too large to be submerged in a sanitizing solution in the three comp sink. Must provide a sink large enough to submerge largest pot/utensils OR remove the pots that cannot be submerged, and use smaller pots.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed excessive clutter of unnecessary articles in the back yard (unused refrigeration, personal use items, boxes, etc) and in the basement (hoses, toys, bikes, etc). Must remove ALL unnecessary articles, clean, organize, and maintain.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 evidence of pest activity on site during inspection. Observed aprox 50 mouse droppings in the following areas: rear prep, front window ledge, cashier station, rear storage/employee personal belonging area. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation# 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection on 04/05/17. Violations state: "IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN, MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES." A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Must correct violations. Serious Violation# 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cardboard and deli paper being used as a shelf liner, produce drying racks, and food dividers throughout entire premise. Must remove, and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excess ice buildup and icicles forming inside deli meat cooler. Must defrost cooler and maintain.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 12, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PALETERIA PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER STORAGE AREA AT DELI DISPLAY UNIT,MEAT SLICERS,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS & BASEMENT FLOOR
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST RECAULK LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD (UNUSED PREP COOLER)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 5, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT,TAQUERIA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,TOOL DRAWER,PALETERIA NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND MILK REACH IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS,REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH EAST DOOR,REAR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/5/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN DELI PREP AREA,RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER STORAGE AREA AT DELI DISPLAY UNIT,MEAT SLICERS,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS & BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PALETERIA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TAQUERIA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.MUST RECAULK LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD (UNUSED PREP COOLER)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT BUTCHER SHOP CUTTING BOARD, BAND SAW, AND SLICER IN WALK-IN MEAT COOLER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR ENTRANCE/TAQUERIA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 5 DOOR COOLER, AND KITCHEN TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTOBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER,IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE TAQUERIA AREA THE CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO IN THE ICECREAM AREA CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE MENS ROOM WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 16, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 22, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 15, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. OBSERVED 64 BAGS WITH HOLES. BAGS OF CHIPS BITTEN THROUGH BY MICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 64 BAGS(3POUNDS) OF CHIPS DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE 32 DOLLARS.
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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
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT POTATO CHIP SNACK SHELVING AREA. ALSO, FOUND ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS BELOW SHELVING UNITS BY RICE AT FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT, SNACK CHIP AREAS, AND BELOW SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced in kitchen prep area.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of in walk in cooler, cooler shelving racks in coolers, display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning, floors in bsmt need cleaning. Broken/damaged floor tiles in walk in cooler, meat department, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area, dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in display cooler, shall be provided.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 13, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 4, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
REAR ENTRY AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND STOCK
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Broken mirror above prep table in butcher area. Instructed to replace mirror.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, filter, cutting boards, prep tables, cooking equipment, sinks and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall tile not maintained in butcher area. Instructed to replace all broken tile.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in restaurant. Instructed to install more light.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Three and two compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at 3 compartment sink drainline and neck of faucet at two compartment sink.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored behind counter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and organize all supplies.
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Not serious
Minor
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.