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El Gallo Bravo

3909 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

84cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1352481
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024120
2023130
2021230
2020180
20192142
2017250
2016240
20152121
2014380
2013140
2012160
2011283
2010130

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  2. Oct 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  3. Jan 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF AND REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      (2) FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  4. Dec 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 49.7F AND SALSAS AT 55-65F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. MUST ADD THE SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT SIGN FOUND POSTED ONLY ON THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS BEANS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SUCH AS BULK BAGGED AND BOXED FOODS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD ON THE HAND WASHING SINK OR ANY SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PLASTIC WRAP OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.----EXCESSIVE ON RUST ON REAR METAL PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE BATHROOM WALL VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP TABLE SLICER AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WITHOPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-25-19. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Apr 25, 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 ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT A SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  8. Apr 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- BEEF AT 51.6 F AND CHICKEN AT 52.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT A SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPRATURE AT 51.8 F. FOUND BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  9. Nov 27, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MOP SINK.

  10. May 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID REACH IN COOLER.

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

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

      MUST REPAINT/SEAL REAR PREP AREA FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE STATED FLOOR WITH PATCHES OF PEELING PAINT AT THE ENTRANCE INTO THE ABOVE STATED SPACE IN FRONT OF THE COOLERS AND THE RESTROOM ENTRANCE.

  12. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY STORE CUT TORTILLAS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE FOOD ITEM BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE TI REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.

  13. Nov 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 2 PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS FROM 11/8/2015,RANGING FROM 76.4F - 78.8F IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20 LBS. $50.00 AS STATED PER OWNER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jul 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN THE RREACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF STORAGE BINS IN THE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT THE PAINT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY HAVE DUST BUILD. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE GRILL. LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM. THE FAN WAS RUNNING, BUT NOT PULLING THE AIR THROUGH PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RECOMMENDED GOOSE NECK FOR THE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY CLEAN LARGE POTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  15. Oct 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REPAINT,

  16. Oct 22, 2014 Canvass · 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

      REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE GREASY SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,

  17. Jan 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RESTRICT CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SURFACE OF REAR KITCHEN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN, MUST REPAINT,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      RESTRICT STORING EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR PLUMING UNIT AT COMMODE, UNIT MUST WORK PROPERLY,

  18. Mar 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE GLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING 4" BEHIND THE GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GAP IN BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA, AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CASHIER MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND WALLS BESIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA,WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVE FOR THE CLEAN POT AND PANS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND CONNECTING PIPE/TUBINGS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  19. Feb 8, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK AND REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK; ALSO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  20. Jul 27, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must increase cold water pressure at handsink in toilet room.

  21. Jul 25, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2-5 gallon containers of salsa(cooked) at 64.9 F to 67.4 F inside cooler. Manager stated that salsa was prepared at 4am, however no time or temperature log provided. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Must cool potentially hazardous foods in shallow pans within 6 hrs-from 140F to 70 F in 2 hrs and 70 F to 40 F in 4 hrs. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured, value $75, 80lbs.

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      No hot running water under city pressure. Temperature of hot water at sinks 69.4 F. Instructed that premises must have hot running water under city pressure at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-38-012, 1-25-2010, report #98351: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepare or served. Premises open 24 hrs one manager not on premises at this time when potentially hazardous foods being prepared and served i.e., beans hot holding at 153.9F. Critical citation issued 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelves and grease trap not maintained. Instructed to remove foil on units, detail clean and/or reseal.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor not maintained through-out. Instructed to detail clean floor vents and remove food debris, behind and under all equipment and repaint/seal floor in rear. Repair or replace missing/broken floor tiles.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in pre area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean or replace.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan in toilet room. Utility sink has hoses connected to faucet. Instructed to backflow device on faucet or remove hoses and cut threads from faucet.

  22. Jan 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.PREMISES OPEN 24 HRS ONE MANAGER NOT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED I.E. STEAK TACO BEANS HOT HOLDING ETC. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FLAT GRILL AND DRIP TRAYS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TWO LIGHTS OUT 1 FRONT PREP AND THE OTHER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT.

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.