Playas Nayaritas 2
6000 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2617212
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF AND EQUIPMENT LINER IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER GETS ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 20, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 126F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEVICHE AT 45F, SHRIMP AT 45F, AND OCTOPUS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR INSIDE OF THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND TO MAINTAIN THE LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF MULTIPLE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 48F, CEVICHE AT 46-52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 75# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (CEVICHE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED 2 ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND DOOR HANDLES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222341 ON 9/14/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 14, 2018 License 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
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 11, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15(A): OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND ALL FACILITY ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11(B): MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS IN AN INVERTED POSITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED RAW BRICKS BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.