Birriera Zaragoza

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	5	0
2025	1	1	0
2024	2	6	0
2023	1	5	0
2022	1	2	0
2021	1	7	0
2020	1	0	0
2019	1	5	0
2018	1	6	1
2017	2	8	0
2016	1	7	0
2015	2	4	0
2014	4	9	3
2013	1	3	0
2012	1	3	0
2011	2	5	1
2010	4	20	3

Aug 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jul 15, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Sep 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (GOAT MEAT, SOUP, TACO ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT 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.

May 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Feb 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED TWO DOOR COOLERS, LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SOILED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON PREMISES.

Jun 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE MADCHINE PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE WITH ICE SCOOP IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: EGGS, BEEF, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE(1. ASTERIK NEXT TO FOOD AND 2.STATEMENT ABOUT FOOD), ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NEED TO PROVIDE
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 15, 2019 Canvass · 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AREA UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLLECTED WATER UNDER SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Jun 19, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 69.3F, SOUR CREAM 48.2F, CHEESE 47.5F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.7F, CHICKEN 58.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE AND STORE ON SHELVES THAT MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING OF COMMON AREA AT THE BASEMENT DRY/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAIR THE CEILING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF GRILLING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK SALT ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHIELD BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN THE TWO COOLERS. MUST BE A SHIELD THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE FAR EAST SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN EXPOSED METAL OF DOOR HANDLES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM. LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

Feb 24, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK SPICES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE FAR EAST SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE MUST BE REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE ICE/SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DIRTY WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AT THE GREASE TRAP OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Apr 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1578623 DATED 10/7/15.#32- REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL WHERE THE WHOLE CHICKENS ARE COOKED. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO AVOID PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE TIN FOIL. #43-INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL AND GOT A BUCKET AND PUT WATER AND SANITIZER AND PUT WIPING CLOTH ON THE BUCKET DURING INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL SOME DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. MISSING LID FOR THE DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITH SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN. FROZEN MEAT STORED IN THE GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. NO METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE ALL BOXES WITH FROZEN FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP UNDERNEATH THE FILTERS, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Oct 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL WHERE THE WHOLE CHICKENS ARE COOKED. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO AVOID PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE TIN FOIL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Jan 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE SALAD COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 3, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 27, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SALAD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49F TO 58.7F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER:CHICKEN,HAMBURGER,FRESH EGGS,ETC. TECHNICIAN CALLED. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SALAD PREP COOLER: DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.8F; CHOPPED AND LEAF LETTUCE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50F; COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 53F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 56F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.5F TO 56F; HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 49,2F; AMERICAN CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.2F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 48.2F TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 48F; RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 53.9F; COOKED MIXED PURED VEGETABLE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.9F; FETA CHEESES AT TEMP OF 48.9F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 120. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

POP DISPENSER AND ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH A SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE WATER/POP COOLER,ALSO UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jan 23, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 15, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE: REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 71.9F; TWO KIND OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 69.7F TO 71.9F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.9F; CORN AT TEMP OF 67.9F. FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHICKEN KABOB AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49.9F, HOME MADE SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.5F, COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 55.6F AND 30 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51.9F AND COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 50.8F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 14,VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-10-13,REPORT #1235778. #32-REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.FREEZER DOOR HAS A GAP,UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. BUILD UP ICE AROUND DOOR, ON TOP FOOD BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

May 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Mar 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS/REACH IN FREEZERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Sep 9, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST FLOOR), AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT ,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL SINK MENTIONED.

Jul 21, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER:COOKED CHICKENAT TEMP OF 47F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 7-18-11), SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7, COOKED BEANS AT TEMP 48F,NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.(COOLER MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 41.1F)FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 6, VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073311-17
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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. OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST FLOOR), AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT ,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL SINK MENTIONED.

Nov 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 43.8F, HAM AT 46F, BEEF AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 43.7F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 44.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.4F, CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Mar 22, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT

Feb 23, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass w/ Conditions.

Feb 23, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//reach in cooler self service inproper temp 51f. food cream cheese cut salads. CDI Tag unit. To remove tag needs to fax a letter to dept of health at 312-746-4240 Critical Violation issued 77-38-005a.////Cooler unit now internal temp at 38.8f manger turn unit to the lowest temp. tag removed CDI
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//found inproper temp of cheese cake raw eggs,milk, chicken salads internal temp 51f. manger had denatural $100.oo
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.////Found rodent dropping in the bathroom 1st floor. approx 5-10 dropping. bst 10-15 dropping in prep area. during the time of inspection Rose Exterminatior came in and gave them service. CDI Rose Exterminator w will do a follow up 2/24 and 2/26/20. Inst remove and sanitize floor.Citation issue. 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside garbage over flowing with cardboards and debri.Citation issued The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Serious violatiion 7-38-020
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.//all foods need lables and dates thru out reach in cooler upright units 1st and bsmt prep area
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//invert all pots in pans in prep bsmt area.
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. splash gaurd by exposed hand sink by ice machine is needed. open cutting boards stain and pitted needs to be replace or smooth. bsmt prep area splash gaurd are needed between 3 comp sink next to hand bowl. grease box not being maintain rusty need to repaint.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//rusty shelfs in walk in cooler needs to be replace.
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.///all floors thru out bsmt and 1st floor need detail cleaning. hole in floor 1st floor behind counter leading to basement. all stock needs to elevated 6 inch up 6 inch away from wall.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//wall in food storage has a hole in the wall. needs to be repair.

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