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La Josie

740 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

66cited violations
8serious tier
13inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2404371
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262101
2025221
2024150
2023252
2022100
20192280
20182134
2017130

Inspections

  1. May 20, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 9, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, CALCIUM DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF DISH MACHINE AND CEASED USE OF EQUIPMENT WITH TAG INSTRUCTING FOOD STAFF NOT TO USE MACHINE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 200 PPM. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED VEAL) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE FROM FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 22, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANTIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.

  5. Oct 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Mop sink located between clean utensils shelves with a garbage bag used to protect utensils from splashing. Instructed to install a permanent barrier to prevent splashing of mop waste water on clean utensils.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Knives wedged between 2 prep tables. keeping large spoons in-use in a stagnant water at main prep line 1st floor. Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code, ie.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Deli cups are stacked in each other while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Damaged and chipped walls behind clean pots and pans racks in basement kitchen, instructed to provide durable surface that's easily cleaned.

  6. Nov 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Nov 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THREE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAND SINK (76.7F), HAND SINK (80.1F), HAND SINK (77.7) AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). UTILIZE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MAHCINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE A LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL THREE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Sep 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  10. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DRINKING FROM A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COVER. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination oF Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED A HAND-SINK BEHIND THE REAR BAR, WITH SLICED FRUIT AND ICE IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. A HAND-WASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE REAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE In a clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN LEVEL PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN SUN PUMP ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  11. Apr 3, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed food handler preparing ready to eat food, tomato/pico de gallo, with bare hand contact at front prep station. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs, single use gloves, to avoid bare hand contact. Manager corrected violation during. Manager voluntarily discarded 5lbs of raw chopped tomatoes, at a value of $8.00 Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed raw shrimp stored in stainless steel pan, directly next to ready to eat food, guacamole in stainless pan, with no covers/protection, at Ceviche station, at top loading cooler, on front prep line, at time of inspection. Informed Manager that foods must be protected during storage, preparation, to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

  12. Mar 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 3 door reach in cooler at front hot cook line, at improper temperature of 55.7, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION, TEMP HOLDING AT 38.9F. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Hot line counter top/room temperature, next to grill/fry station: 86.7f, 1.5lbs of eggs at a value of $4.00 -Cold line, top loading reach in cooler: 50.0f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes, at a value of $5.00 52.0f, 6lbs of red salsa, at a value of $80.00 -Hot line side, 3 door reach in cooler, with top load: date 3/3/18 50.3f, 3lbs of mango salsa, at a value of $20.00:date 3/12/18 53.0f, 3lbs of shredded Gueso Fresco/cheese, at at a value of $ 10.00: date 3/13/18 53.2f 3lbs of mayo, at a value of $4.00 51.2f, 2lbs of corn salad, at a value of $2.00 53.3f, 1.5lbs of tomatillo sauce, at a value of $4.00 45.6f, 2lbs of raw shrimp, at a value of $40.00 (after a 25 mins walk thru of site) Manager stated Total Weight of 23.5lbs Lbs, at an approximate value of $169.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40f or below and hot food at 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sinks located at service bar and front cook line. Informed the manager that soap and paper towels must be provided at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Site corrected violation during inspection. Critical Violation #7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK/BROWN SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 3/01/17. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION WAS POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

  13. Mar 1, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE ICE BIN NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION WITH NO SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO CONSUMABLE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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