La Altena

8827 S ESCANABA AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

115cited violations

7serious tier

24inspections

54tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 5490
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	0	0
2025	1	2	0
2024	4	23	0
2023	2	28	0
2022	2	8	3
2019	1	10	0
2018	1	4	0
2017	2	7	0
2016	3	7	0
2015	2	5	0
2014	2	13	4
2013	1	2	0
2012	1	4	0
2011	1	2	0

Inspections

Aug 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Jun 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSIL BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MANAGER CORRECTED AND HAD UTENSIL WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 22, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Oct 10, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 PACKS OF TAMALES (98.8F-113.8F) ON FRONT COUNTER AND CARNITAS (114.6F-118F) UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS NEAR CHIP DISPLAY RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED LIVE CAT INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAY NEXT TO CANNED PEPPERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE LIVE CAT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK SALSA CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AROUND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  OBSERVED LARGE BURNER IN BASEMENT WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
Mar 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED 8 PACKS OF CHICKEN TAMALES (86.3F) AND 6 PACKS OF CORN TAMALES (75.9F) DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 35LBS AND $70 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, LEDGES 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
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- Severity not stated
  SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  
  OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION .
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OFSLICER, GRINDER, MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, OUTSIDE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582677 ON 10-2-24:10OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Oct 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER .
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Sep 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK,A JACKET AND WHITE STYROFOAM TRAYS INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN. ARTICLES & TABLE WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(cos)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.8F NO FOODS ARE BEING HELD IN UNIT AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  MUST LABEL FOOD REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN ON SALE.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED 3 LIVE CATS (BLACK & GRAY IN COLOR) WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,A BOX OF CAT FOOD STORED ON CRATE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CATS AND FOOD FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND ALONG SIDES OF PALLETS AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.ALSO,APPX. 12-15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PRODUCE ON SALES FLOOR.APPX. 10 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF (HOMILY).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ,OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE GARAGE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BAGS AND WRAP TO STORE FOOD INSIDE STORED OUTSIDE IN ELEMENTS MUST BRING INSIDE OF BUSINESS TO STORE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" INCHES.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PRODUCE IN BASEMENT.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON DUMPSTER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Sep 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Priority
  FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
  
  OBSERVED CHORIZOS HANGING IN DELI DEPARTMENT DRYING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND PREMISES HAS NO LAB WORK FOR THIS PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, DENATURE, AND PROVIDE LAB DOCUMENTION FOR PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPRPOPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 30LBS OF PORK CARNITAS AT 109.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE BELOW VIOLATION.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED INSIDE FOUR DOOR REACH IN COOLER VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: MILK AT 57.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 59.5F, FLAN AT 57.5F, YOGURTS AT 56.4F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 60.2F, AND CHORIZO AT 60.1F. A TOTAL OF 300LBS OF PACKAGED PRODUCT AT COST OF $900 WERE DISCARED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  OBSERVED FOUR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPRPOPER INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50F. SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED 45 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE PRODUCE IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA, NOTED 15 LARGE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO HAVE PREMISES SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(A).
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST USE RACKS AND/OR PALLETS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND MONITORING UNDERNEATH.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS FREQENTLY.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED REAR FRYER AREA FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRUIT DISPLAY AREA AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Jun 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SHRIMP CEVICHE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP CEVICHE) LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SHRIMP CEVICHE LOCATED FOR SALE IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-101.19 OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING AIR CURTAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING AIR CURTAINS.
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES, RINSES AND SANITIZES THE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVES.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
May 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AND MEAT SAW ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHER AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOOR IN COOKING AREA UNDER LARGE FRYER KETTLES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND FURNACE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FRONT AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
May 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
May 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  
  OBSSEVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID COVER BENT,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID COVER TIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Dec 16, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Dec 9, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  NOTED 10 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A STORGE BIN AND ON DISPLAY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  NOTED THE INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE 1st FL AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
May 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY: DELI SLICER,PREP TABLE,DISPLAY SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF FRESH MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
Jun 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLEAN MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAI EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA OF DUST
May 26, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  
  OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLEAN MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAI EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA OF DUST
Nov 10, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY MEAT DEPT HOLDING AT 44 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND ADJUST THERMOSTAT OR CONTACT REPAIRMAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  MILK-45.1F, 46.6F, EGGS-44.8F, YOGURT-45.4F- ALL PRODUCTS NOTED MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS AT THE OPEN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
- Not serious Minor
  ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
  
  DURING INVESTIGATION OBSERVED 6 CUSTOMERS ENTER FOOD PREP AREA WHILE ORDERS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
Sep 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,READING 100.2F,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CARNITAS INSDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS 116.8F,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 24LBS TOTAL COST $60.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS AT MEAT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  DETAIL CLERAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS AT THE OPEN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
Apr 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR CEILING/WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PRODUCE COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT TOO CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE ROOM AND ANYTHING NOT USING REMOVE.ALSO STAIRS IN REAR PREP LEADING TO OWNERS APT NOT CLEAN,CLUTTER OF STORAGE.MUST REMOVE.
Dec 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED MEAT DELI SLICER LOCATED BETWEEN 2 RAW MEAT PROCESSING AREAS.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ON EACH SIDE OF SLICER OR RE-LOCATE DELI SLICER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  CEILING LIGHT IN REAR PREP NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  DUSTY VENT IN FRONT PREP OVER DELI MEAT SLICER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Aug 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN REAR YARD COOLERS PRODUCE, AND MEAT/DAIRY COOLER
- 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO REPLACE STAINED TILES FRONT, CLEAN WALLS REAR AROUND 3 COMP., BAND SAW, AND THE 2 SLICERS ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS

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.