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Rosa Tamales #4

4617-4619 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

108cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
82tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2579251
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262160
2025260
2024170
20234100
20223340
20212140
2020130
20192130
2018251

Inspections

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CRATES STORED ON PALLET IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINES OF BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINES IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED PEELING METAL CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PEELING METAL CEILING IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED STOVES WITH TWO BURNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

  2. May 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CRATES STORED ON PALLET IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINES OF BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINES IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING METAL CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PEELING METAL CEILING IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2621625 DATED 08/04/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. 1 BURNER STOVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

  3. Aug 4, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      1 BURNER STOVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

  4. Jun 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SALSAS WITHOUT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      STYROFOAM CUPS SUBMERGED IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CUPS AND USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, LADLE WITH HANDLE)

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLASTIC LINING ON INTERIOR BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDWASHING SIGN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK PRODUCT NOW LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FRONT OF TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE CRACK BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEAR VENT IN WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Nov 13, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOIL LINING ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  7. Sep 22, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  8. Sep 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/23 REPORT 2581591 39 : OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF NON-TCS FOODS STORED IN A AUTO SHOP STORAGE BAY LOCATED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A LICENSE FACILITY OUT OF THE ELEMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY.

  9. Sep 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS AND HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN BEVERAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS/LADLES, AND HAVE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD/BEVERAGE

    • Severity not stated

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

      POTS AND PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/25/22 REPORT 2567526 39 : OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF NON-TCS FOODS STORED IN A AUTO SHOP STORAGE BAY LOCATED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A LICENSE FACILITY OUT OF THE ELEMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  10. Nov 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PALLETS OF PACKAGED CORN HUSK STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR YARD AS WELL AS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF NON-TCS FOODS STORED IN A AUTO SHOP STORAGE BAY LOCATED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A LICENSE FACILITY OUT OF THE ELEMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566828 11/9/2022 #57- STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  11. Nov 9, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TAMALES,CHICKEN,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM A STYRO FOAM CUP WITHOUT A LID NOR STRAW. MUST PROVIDE A CLOSED DRINK CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0P.P.M. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING UTENSILS WITH A BUCKET OF WATER STORED INSIDE OF MIDDLE SINK BASIN AND THEN SCOOPING SANITIZING WATER OVER THE UTENSILS THAT IS STORED IN A LARGE BLUE PLASTIC BUCKET THAT IS ALSO INSIDE OF MIDDLE BASIN AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND BEING USED TO COOK WITH.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA,IN A HAMPER OF DIRTY SOILED AND WET APRONS AND TOWELS IN REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF BOXES OF CHILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.REMOVE SOILED ARTICLES RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/22(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PALLETS OF PACKAGED CORN HUSK STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR YARD AS WELL AS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF NON-TCS FOODS STORED IN A AUTO SHOP STORAGE BAY LOCATED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS ADJACENT TO RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A LICENSE FACILITYOUT OF THE ELEMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND OTHER AREAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREAS(DARK AND DIRTY BUILD UP)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2556871 6/7/22 NOT CORRECTED.#10- MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.#44- MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES(LARGE POTS).#47- OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO COVER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR MATERIALS(e.g.PLASTIC OR FOIL)TO COVER FOODS.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES AND LEGS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.#51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN DINING AREA.#56- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56- 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION

  12. Jun 7, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON MOPPING THE FLOOR THEN WENT AND PUT MOP IN CLOSET,CAME BACK AND WIPED CUTTING BOARD WITH A SOILED TOWEL,THEN WET HER GLOVED HAND UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN HANDLED COOKED CHICKEN WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FEMALE CAME FROM TOILET ROOM PUT ON APRON THEN PLASTIC GLOVES PICKED UP A TAMALE SKIN AND FILED IT WITH MASA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED.OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES. INSIDE OF MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THERE IS A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER THEY WASHED LARGE SHEET PANS,PLASTIC FOOD BUCKETS AND LARGE POTS AND THERE IS ANOTHER BUCKET WITH PLAIN WATER TO RINSE AND THEN PLACING DISHES ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS NO SANITIZING OF UTENSILS THEN TO DRY . INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAY TO SET UP SINKS AND AIR DRY UTENSILS AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES(LARGE POTS)

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY IN LINE WITH HAND WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO COVER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR MATERIALS(e.g.PLASTIC OR FOIL)TO COVER FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES AND LEGS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. FOOD HANDLER CUTTING PORK ON PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO PREPARE/HANDLE FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WHERE HANDWASH SINK IS LOCATED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      CONTAINERS OF SALSA ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/2/20 REPORT 2463241 NOT CORRECTED 56: 2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

  15. Dec 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      2 BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/7/2019 REPORT 2288290 NOT CORRECTED 58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  16. May 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED KIT ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER DISINFECTANT. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  17. May 7, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED (PERSON IN CHARGE) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND COOKING LINE IN SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES BELOW RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH KITCHEN. OBSERVED RIGHT URINAL IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  18. Mar 22, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Mar 7, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR NORTH PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      LARGE EQUIPMENT ON SITE UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE 3-COMPARTMENT TO ENSURE COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SHELVING ON SITE FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING FOR LIGHTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE FLAT TOP GRILL AND ONE BURNER STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

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.