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Tatas Tacos

4929 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

88cited violations
1serious tier
16inspections
62tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2589789
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262170
2025130
2024150
20233121
20222120
20212100
2020280
20191160
2018250

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  2. May 14, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. Mar 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR SIDES AND PANELS THAT TOUCH THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE EMPTIED THE ICE MACHINE AND CLEANED IT ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  4. Sep 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS RECEIVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Feb 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Feb 1, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      7-206.12 OBSERVED MULITPLE BAGS OF RODENT BAIT AND RODENT POISON BAIT BLOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT POISON AND BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESITANT BAIT STAION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 REMOVE THE CLUTTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. THE WOODEN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS WHERE MISSING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570212 ON 1/25/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON A PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. THE WOODEN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  8. Jun 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  9. Jun 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS PILED UP ON GROUND ALSO, IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

  10. May 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON AND BETWEEN VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 10, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU SUCH AS JALAPENO AHI TUNA POKE TACOS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT LABEL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR WATER HEATER AND 20 IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN UTENSIL AND DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON AND BETWEEN VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Mar 3, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Feb 20, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL. ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT,OR SEALED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300216 DATED 6/25/19. #58- 2-102.1 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. - #51- 5-204.12- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER FRONT AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Jun 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND 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. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS OBSERVED DIRTY PLATES,BOWLS,SPOONS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK.HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (CHICKEN,BEANS,POTATOES ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      PACKAGED PASTRIES IN REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR APPROX 1/2"INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS,PANS AND BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER FRONT AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS ON LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -

  15. Jun 15, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, TACO ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INCLUDING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  16. Apr 17, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR (LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INCLUDING INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.