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Fiesta Tapatia

2752 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

110cited violations
4serious tier
21inspections
59tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25582
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263160
2025230
2024120
20232100
2022120
2021191
20202130
20191110
20172143
2016160
2015150
2014160
2013160
2011270

Inspections

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

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF FROZEN CHICKEN IN A POT THAWING. CHICKEN WAS JUST TAKEN OUT OF FREEZER STILL VERY FROZEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN A REACH IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      GLUE BOARDS THAT ARE DIRTY OR WITH WATER DAMAGE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      STORAGE SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Apr 29, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF THE SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.15 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 21, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON PALLETS THAT HOLD CAN BEER AND POP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Dec 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Nov 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON A PUSH CART, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE POT STORAGE SHELVING AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-030(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

  6. Oct 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REFRIDGERATION UNITS GASKETS AND INSIDE BASE FLOOR OF THE UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OR PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  7. Sep 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING AND HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, AND ON PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

  9. Oct 17, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  10. Nov 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMERS WITH HIS BARE HAND(TOUCHING BREAD,LETTUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENT WITH HIS BARE HANDS). INSTURCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. ALSO NO MULTI-TASK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HAND AND USING GLOVES AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-10.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR MAT AT THE COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT) ABOVE THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  11. Nov 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  12. Oct 28, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, RAW OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  13. Mar 22, 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 RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, PREMISES SERVES RAW OYSTERS, EGGS ANY STYLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE BEEF, AND CHICKEN IN THE BOX FREEZER BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGIES/ZIP LOC.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN COOKING STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CHAR GRIL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE FROM DRIP TRAY AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/COKING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DON'T HAVE A SANITATION CERTIFICATE(CITY OF CHICAGO).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER NEED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  14. Jun 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  15. Jun 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER. OYSTERS WERE RECEIVED FRESH AND WERE FROZEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE OYSTERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND REFRIED BEANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS AT 52.2F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 45F, AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 160.5F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946399 ON 7/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 33 - OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 38 - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  16. Jul 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ONE DOOR FREEZER, AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLES ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, BOTH WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ALSO UNDER THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Aug 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

  18. Jun 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT. ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN UPPER/LOWER SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN GUARDS AT KITCHEN EAST WALL ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SECTION AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE FOR THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER,ALSO A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  19. Jan 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERAION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REATTACH OR REPLACE ONE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDER GRILL, ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME RUST SPOTS ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS RUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR; CORRECT. REMOVE DUST FROM WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

  20. Nov 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS PEPPERS, FLOUR ECT. LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE REACHIN FREEZER SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  21. Jul 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER, TWO DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND ONE DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREESE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

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