Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra
3312-3314 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2428138
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 49 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Sep 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.120: **C** Equipment Compartments, Drainage OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13: **C** Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD FLIES ON COLD HOLDING UNIT AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF DINING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED SEALED BAGS OF CAT LITTER, DOG FOOD AND DOG SNACKS ON TOP OF FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED HARD PLASTIC USED AS LINER IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.120: **C** Equipment Compartments, Drainage OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Dec 17, 2025 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET DETACHED, PIC RE-ATTACHED FAUCET HOWEVER WATER SPRAYING TO THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER(TRUCK TIRES, TOOLBOXES, DRILLS) STORED ON FLOOR ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA. CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING USED TO STORE BROKEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113: **C** Storing Maintenance Tools OBSERVED FACILITY STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS WITH FOOD STORAGE INSTREUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND STORE THEM SEPERATE THAN FOOD PRODUCTS
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604693 CONDUCTED ON 10/16/2024 #55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED SECOND PREP AREA NOT IN USE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. REMOVE UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND STORE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. #57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED 2 NEW EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS AFTER BEING HIRED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN RANGING FROM 55.6F-61.0F, EGGS AT 62.6F, BEEF AT 56.8F, DICED TOMATOES AT55.3F, SOPES 52.3F, SALSA AT 55.7F, HOT DOGS 61.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 57.9F, CHEESE AT 61.9F, PORK MEAT AT 59.9F, CHILI RELLENO AT 54.3F, AND HAM AT 55.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD FLIES ON COLD HOLDING UNIT AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEALED BAGS OF CAT LITTER, DOG FOOD AND DOG SNACKS ON TOP OF FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF DINING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HARD PLASTIC USED AS LINER IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET DETACHED, PIC RE-ATTACHED FAUCET HOWEVER WATER SPRAYING TO THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING ROM / STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER(TRUCK TIRES, TOOLBOXES, DRILLS) STORED ON FLOOR ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA. CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING USED TO STORE BROKEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS WITH FOOD STORAGE INSTREUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND STORE THEM SEPERATE THAN FOOD PRODUCTS
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, WITH GREASE DRIPPING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET HANGING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604693 CONDUCTED ON 10/16/2024 #55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED SECOND PREP AREA NOT IN USE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. REMOVE UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND STORE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. #57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED 2 NEW EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS AFTER BEING HIRED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SECOND PREP AREA NOT IN USE. OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. REMOVE UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND STORE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 NEW EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS AFTER BEING HIRED.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2550013 ON 02/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD. 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 18, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED A HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE WRITTEN RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WRITTEN RECORDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES OF THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS, ON THE RETAIL FOOD SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND FLYING AROUND THE STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE SHELF BENEATH THE TACO PREP TABLE IS RUSTED AND HAS A HOLE IN IT. MUST REPLACE THE PREP TABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER TOP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION AND WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 29, 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 SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TOWEL AND A HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF A BOX OF PLASTIC WRAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER PREP TABLES.ON FLOOR,IN WINDOW SILL AND INSIDE OF POTATO CHIP DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR.SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER.ON FLOOR BEHIND ATM MACHINE.ON FLOOR UNDER ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.ON LOWER SHELF AND SIDE LEDGE OF POTATO AND ONION DISPLAY.ON FLOOR NEXT TO OTHER VEGETABLE DISPLAY UNIT.ON ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.INSIDE OF A HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.ALSO. APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF FRONT HAND SINK BASIN AND AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN MIDDLE ICE CREAM PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/19.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARDS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DIPPING WELL,WINDOW SILLS ,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,DISPLAY SHELVES AND RACKS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WATER DRIPS FROM FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.HOLE IN OFFICE DOOR.HOLE IN WALL IN VESTIBULE.LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM, HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 10, 2018 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
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 6, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SHELL EGGS AT 89.1F STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS: SOUR CREAM AT 60.1F, CHEESE AT 52.2F, HAM AT 55.6F, SALSA AT 58.6F, CHICKEN AT 55.4F, HOT DOGS AT 59.2F, PORK AT 48.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $500. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WAS AT 50F AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 LABEL INFORMATION IS MISSING FOR THE PACKAGED SHEETS OF CHICHARRONS STORED ON THE DISPLAY SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LABEL FOR ALL PACKAGED FOODS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES USED TO SCOOP SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, AND BLENDER.
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Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS AT 82-99F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN BOTH SINKS ARE USED AT THE SAME TIME IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR ALL SINKS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED BICYCLES, A SNOW BLOWER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 REGLUE THE MISSING AND UNATTACHED VINYL BASEBOARD TO THE WALLS OF THE CARNICERIA PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON THEM. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 21, 2017 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 FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMET IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM ABOVE MOP SINK AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 15, 2017 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA ABOVE FRONT COUNTER TOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ONE VENT FILTER ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR DISPLAY CASE, RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE SAME CASE, FOIL ON SURFACES INSIDE SAME CASE, AND CRACKED GLASS AT SLIDING DOOR OF REAR DISPLAY CASE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF REAR MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AS NEEDED,
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS INSIDE REAR AREA MEAT DISPLAY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENT REAR AREA (COOKING BURNER) NOT BEING USED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 6, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERTURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER AT 54.1 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT REMOVED.
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Serious
Critical
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.