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Mi Tocaya

2800 W LOGAN BLVD, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

78cited violations
0serious tier
12inspections
56tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2501098
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252150
2024120
20232120
2021260
20193360
2017270

Inspections

  1. Sep 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  2. Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603574 CONDUCTED ON 09/26/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE). FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-15-23 INSPECTION # 2577406. VIOLATION 58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED .7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

  4. Jun 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  5. Jun 8, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  6. Mar 24, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET

  7. Mar 17, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2313080 DATED ON 09/25/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING, #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Sep 25, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE) AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 21, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  10. Aug 14, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT VACUUM PACKAGING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CRABMEAT SALAD 47.1F.50LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.2F.20LBS. COOKED TONGUE 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.75LBS.$700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC)PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO OBSERVED A (ROP) MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHODS ON THE PREMISES.ROP PRODUCT HAS BEEN TAGGED ( CDPH HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG) PLACED ON BAGGED FOOD AND STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER.APPX.57 $900.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF)IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP VARIANCE AND PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 1ST FL. & BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Aug 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint rust in kitchen prep area, bar area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling in bsmt prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide proof of food handlers training for employee's.

  12. Feb 16, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND PLASTIC COVER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.