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El Taco Azteca

2151 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

75cited violations
5serious tier
15inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2670284
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026280
20253141
20243193
2023290
20222101
20202110
2019140

Inspections

  1. Apr 16, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 3 DOOR/COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 54.5. NO TCS FOOD BEING STORED IN THE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE STIRRING RICE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO SIGNAGE TO DETERMINE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES AND CEILINGS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jan 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Oct 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FLY STRIP HANGING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN ANY FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE LEFT PREP COOLER DOOR CLOSEST TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT COMES OFF THE HINGE WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX DOOR AND MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE WATER STILL RUNS WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  4. Mar 12, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

  5. Mar 5, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

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

      3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (AVOCADO AND RADISH) BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER WHILE SERVING THE FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND LID NOT PROPERLY ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

  6. Oct 7, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

  7. Oct 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 100F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603443 DATED 9/24/24; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES, AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 54 - 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  8. Sep 24, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY (MISSING PAGE #1 AND UNSIGNED PAGE #2) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.11 OBSERVED THE HAND CLEANSER SOAP DISPENSER NOT WORKING AND NOT DISPENSING SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      3-101.11 OBSERVED ROTTING FOOD (A HEAD OF CAULIFLOWER) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SHELF WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD GROWING ON THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD, DENATURE, AND NEVER ALLOW FOODS TO BECOME UNSAFE AT ANY TIME. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A).

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114 OBSERVED A WAITRESS WASHING GLASSWARE AT THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WITH SOAP AND WATER ONLY AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING THE GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO STOP WASHING DISHES AT THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FROM OVER A YEAR AGO (9/15/23). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES, AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS COMPLETELY OPENED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITHOUT ADEQUATE MESH SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE MESH SCREENING OR MAINTAIN THE WINDOWS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER DRIPPING EXCESSIVELY ON CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND INTO THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND AT THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2582450 DATED 9/27/23; 55- OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  9. Sep 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 20, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, GRILL, SLICER, ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553955 ON 4-5-22.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  11. Apr 5, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEM ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CEVICHE) WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER INFORMED INSPECTOR THAT SHRIMP CEVICHE IS COOKED AND NOT MARINATED RAW AND CORRECTED THIS ON THE ELECTRONIC MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-501.19 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION RANGING FROM 95F-100F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF A NEW HIRE.

  12. Jan 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE DUMP SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  13. Nov 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. EMPLOYEE HAD TO TURN THE HOT WATER ON UNDERNEATH THE SINK DUE TO THE HOT WATER KNOB/HANDLE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 28, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.