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Cafe Tola III

1625 W ADDISON AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

87cited violations
7serious tier
13inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2578385
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026162
20251110
2024171
2023140
20222160
2021160
2020230
20192273
2018271

Inspections

  1. Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS AT 150F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS HAD STAINLESS STEEL PANS STORED IN THE SINK BASINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES OF MILK (DAIRY, PLANT, ALMOND MILK ETC.) STORED IN THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT ANY IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44-47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE MILK AND OPEN ALTERNATIVE MILKS SUCH AS PLANT BASED, ALMOND MILK, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613316 ON 3/7/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  2. Mar 7, 2025 Canvass · 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 PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 1-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BUTCHER KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIFE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  3. Aug 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP/CASHIER AREA: STEAK AT 49.3F, EGGS AT 49.5F, MOLE AT 49.2F, AND HAM AT 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 8 LBS WITH A $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS, CANS, AND OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO STANDING COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SOLID 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA TO HAVE A DAMAGED BOTTOM BRACKET, CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OFF WHEN OPENING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM HAND SINK IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR. MANAGER STATED THEY LOCATED SOURCE AND ARE IN PROCESS OF COMPLETING REPAIRS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN FULL MOP BUCKET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE OF THREE LIGHTBULBS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  4. Mar 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL INISIDE THE BATHROOM BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE PATIO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BUTCHER KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID ITEM.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPED UP WITH BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS AT SAID LOACTION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT COULD BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDERS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN SAID LOCATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILT-UP DUST AND GREASE ON THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB.

  6. Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE PATIO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BUTCHER KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID ITEM.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPED UP WITH BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS AT SAID LOACTION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT COULD BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDERS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN SAID LOCATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILT-UP DUST AND GREASE ON THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2493165, DATE:03/22/2021, VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Mar 22, 2021 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 WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • 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.

  8. Aug 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Aug 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN EMPANADAS SOUP ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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 (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE SOAP AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/02/2020 REPORT#2300636 #40 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES #41 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43 NOTED NO ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE ICE MACHINE. #51 NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD FLIES ON WINDOW LEDGING BY THE COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND M

  10. Jul 2, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN EMPANADAS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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 (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 57.2F, SALSA 48.4F, LETTUCE (CUT) 48.2F, GUACAMOLE 58.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED NO ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE ICE MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD FLIES ON WINDOW LEDGING BY THE COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2244061 DATED 1/4/2019 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

  11. Jan 4, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. MUST PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CO. WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOUBLE GLASS DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COOKING ON THE GRILL WITHOUT A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COOKING ON GRILL WEARING LOOSE FITTING STREET CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN, OUTER CLOTHING TO PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CLEAN POTS/PANS BEING STORED IN THE DINING AREA WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN PANS EXPOSED IN DINING ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED DISPOSABLE FORKS AND KNIVES FOR CUSTOMERS AT THE CONDIMENT STATION IMPROPERLY STORED WITH EXPOSED MOUTH PIECES. MUST PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED /INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DINING ROOM CONDIMENT STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPEN WOODEN BEAMS ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  12. Feb 20, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CAULKING AROUND DRAIN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM BY PREP AREA AND ORDERING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  13. Jan 29, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AT PREP AREA, DUE TO PRESENT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CAULKING AROUND DRAIN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM BY PREP AREA AND ORDERING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.